Senior Sports Producer

The role

You will lead the production of multi-platform sports content for TV, digital, streaming, and social media. You will leverage exclusive access to the Washington Commanders to develop stories and produce live commentary shows.

What you will do

• Create engaging sports stories and segments for TV, digital, streaming, and social media.
• Work directly with the Washington Commanders to identify stories and execute coverage.
• Produce live sports commentary shows and field coverage of marquee events.
• Inspire a shared vision with anchors, reporters, and producers.
• Coordinate across teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Identify emerging sports trends and monitor social media for storylines.
• Fill in as a newscast producer during major news cycles or events.

Required qualifications

• Be a social media pro, adept at spotting and amplifying trends, and identifying content on new platforms.
• Understand that sports are about people, passion, and community.
• Thrive under pressure, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities across platforms.
• Be ready to embrace the evolving media landscape, from traditional broadcasts to cutting-edge streaming and social initiatives.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 4% of pay
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays per year

About the company

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing local news and services. It has 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets.