What are the responsibilities and job description for the WABC Sports Producer - Daily Hire position at ABC Owned TV Stations?
The Disney owned station WABC in New York City is looking for an experienced daily hire sports producer with the ability to connect with our audience. The ideal candidate must be a dynamic and compelling journalist and communicator who will oversee all elements of daily sportscasts. This team member will work collaboratively with producers, writers, directors, anchors, reporters, graphic artists and other newsroom leaders. The applicant must demonstrate a full understanding of the powerful voice and responsibility broadcasters have to, and with, the communities we serve. This team member will produce for all platforms and dayparts including early mornings, nights and weekends.
WABC-TV Eyewitness News in New York City is seeking an aggressive, motivated and dedicated Daily Hire Sports Producer who will oversee all elements of a daily sportscast. Our sports producer must build complicated, compelling, interesting sportscasts in a highly competitive, high-pressure environment. A successful candidate must work well with anchors, reporters, assignment editors, directors and graphic artists. Candidates for this position should have a passion for producing, writing and delivering sports news, highlights and features in a creative manner
Daily Hire is an employee hired to work on a daily basis with no requirement of a regular schedule.
Responsibilities & Duties of the Role:
Craft daily sportscasts and manage all aspects of the broadcast
Write clear and compelling broadcast copy
Execute last-minute changes in high pressure situations
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of three years’ experience producing at a local news station
Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressures and work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with strong editorial and production skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be flexible with working hours (late nights, overnights, holidays) and adaptable to change
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Salary : $88,300 - $112,000
