Director, Game Operations, Scripps Sports - Remote

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company • Home Office - Ohio, NV

6d • Remote

About The Position

Scripps Sports is seeking a Director, Game Operations to guide their production team in delivering exceptional live sports content. In this pivotal role, you'll establish production standards, mentor talented producers and directors, and ensure seamless coordination across all aspects of our broadcasts. If you're passionate about sports production excellence and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. Scripps offers remote opportunity for this position in OH, MT, FL, GA, CO, MI, NV, TN.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in business management or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Generally, 10+ years of live television experience with a significant focus on sports production
• Deep understanding of sports production workflows and live-broadcast operations
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Nice To Haves

• Proven leadership abilities with clear, effective communication skills
• Flexibility to travel to events and work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends
• Previous supervisory experience leading producers and directors preferred
• Experience with broadcast graphics and production systems preferred
• Background in managing budgets and leading cross-functional production teams preferred

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative culture that promotes professional growth and operational excellence
• Establish, document, and enforce production best practices and workflows for live sports broadcasting
• Provide strategic oversight of on-air graphic presentation and production workflows
• Serve as backup producer/director when operational needs require
• Coordinate crew assignments and resource planning across production, technical, and operations teams
• Partner directly with team representatives to integrate franchise feedback and guidelines into broadcasts
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and maintain game production budgets while monitoring spend and resource allocation
• Lead, mentor, and develop our game producers and directors through regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree