Sports Producer - Wxix

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We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WXIX:

WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana tri-state area, the nation's 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that's "Always Local, Always Now," produces over 61 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. each weekday The station airs early evening news 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays and the market's #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW's community involvement includes The St. Jude Dream Home, The Alzheimer's Association, The Pink Ribbon Girls and Special Olympics of Northern Kentucky, among others. We're proud to serve the community on multiple platforms, and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! and the FOX prime time schedule.

Job Summary/Description:

WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, has an opening for a Sports Producer. The sports producer will produce live sport shows, live sporting events, and digital content as well as research, develop, and produce original sports content.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

• Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.

• Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms.

• Knowledge of ENPS and EDIUS (or similar editing software)

• Experience shooting (interviews, practices, games

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record

• Flexibility to work any shift.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 2 years sports producing experience

• Strong writer

• Excellent time management

• Attention to detail

• Skilled in social media

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WXIX-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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