Segment Producer, Scripps Sports

Scripps Sports is seeking a Segment Producer to develop, pitch, and produce compelling content for live sports programming. This position plays a critical role in identifying timely stories, producing high-quality segments, and collaborating with talent and production teams to deliver engaging content to viewers across multiple platforms. Remote work environment in a Scripps Sports approved property state.

• Pitch, develop, and write content related to the latest national, international, and sports news stories.
• Produce compelling segments that support daily shows and special programming.
• Deliver quick-turn, high-priority packages while maintaining exceptional production quality and editorial standards.
• Write scripts and collaborate with Senior Producers to refine segment elements and ensure they meet quality and timing requirements.
• Work closely with talent, editors, producers, and production teams to coordinate graphics, video, sound, and other production elements needed for live segments.
• Organize and oversee all creative components required to successfully execute assigned segments.
• Create banners and supporting graphic elements as needed.
• Identify and pitch engaging story ideas, guests, and interview opportunities.
• Monitor news, sports, and social media trends to identify relevant content opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcast Production, or a related field preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience in television news, sports programming, or live broadcast production as a Line Producer, Segment Producer, or similar role.
• Experience pitching, developing, and producing live reporter packages and guest segments.
• Proven experience writing and producing content for live television.
• Strong understanding of broadcast production workflows and newsroom operations.
• Experience working under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular use of computers, broadcast systems, production tools, and video conferencing technology.
• Schedule flexibility may be required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special event coverage based on production needs.

• Strong writing, storytelling, and editorial judgment skills.
• Ability to cultivate and pitch story ideas and secure compelling guests.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and coordinate all creative elements supporting live segments.
• Strong visual storytelling instincts and experience identifying impactful video and graphic elements.
• Solid social media experience and understanding of digital audience engagement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively work with diverse teams and communities.
• Proven time-management, organization, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting daily deadlines.

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That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

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