Freelance Sports Producer

FREELANCE SPORTS PRODUCER – KTVT 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Line produce, organize and edit sports content for linear and digital platforms.
 
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:        
•        Prepare, coordinate, and edit on-air material for daily sportscasts.
•        Work under extreme deadline pressure to create compelling sportscasts, in consultation with sports anchors and news managers.
•        Ability to shoot content when needed.
•        Monitor and log televised sports events.
•        Conceive, create, and order graphics.
•        Field produce, as needed.
•        Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethics.
•        Contribute story ideas.
•        Other duties, as assigned.
 
CORE COMPETENCIES:
•        Creative, organized, and results-oriented.
•        Line producing skills.
•        Experience with non-linear editing. Grass Valley edit system knowledge, a plus.
•        Experience with non-linear shooting, a plus.
•        Must have strong knowledge of DFW-area sports
•        Knowledge of use of social media and ability to execute station’s digital strategy.
•        Ability to work flexible schedule, as needed.
 
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
•    Two years’ experience as TV sports producer and non-linear editor, preferably in top 20 market
•    Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field
•    Available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.