KSL TV Sports Producer (Part-time)
About The Position
KSL is Utah’s leading local news source across digital and broadcast platforms, delivering trusted, award-winning journalism through KSL.com and KSL-TV. We provide in-depth local reporting, investigative journalism, and up-to-the-minute coverage that serves communities across the state. Committed to being a trusted voice of light and knowledge, KSL helps Utahns stay informed, connected, and engaged with the issues that matter most. This position is an onsite role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Salt Lake City site or on location. We’re looking for a versatile and driven TV sports producer to write, shoot, edit and post sports news events, features and documentaries. This is a position covering weekend sportscasts and sporting events in the Salt Lake DMA. Our ideal candidate will bring energy and focus in producing compelling digital sports coverage for audiences in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas.
Requirements
- College degree in digital content/development, journalism or related field
- Exceptional sports knowledge, including strong knowledge of the Utah sports scene
- Ability to generate highly creative, compelling sports programming for multi-platform distribution
- Strong understanding of the current digital and social media landscape, including creating content for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter) and other platforms, best practices, success metrics and emerging platforms
- Prior experience updating and maintaining a brand, team or other professional social media account
- Video editing skills
- Experience with Adobe Creative / Microsoft Office
- Experience with ENPS preferred
- Ability to write clear, concise, conversational and accurate copy
- Prior experience operating and maintaining professional digital video and audio equipment
- Ability to produce content efficiently and concisely under deadline pressure and to manage stress effectively
- Maintain a valid driver's license and proven ability to safely drive personal vehicle without exposing company to serious liability risks
Responsibilities
- Create engaging sports content for use on multiple platforms (TV, web, app, social) using creativity, speed, and appropriate technique
- Ability to shoot and video from various sporting events on weekends
- Produce sportscasts on weekends using ENPS and graphic plug-ins
- Respond to breaking news promptly with compelling content to join trending conversations
- Collaborate with other content creators, taking part in content creation across multiple platforms (digital and radio)
- Work effectively in a team, deadline-driven environment
- Work in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
- Maintain a positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management, and clients.
- Consistently work hours required. Work more when required to meet deadlines including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Access to an entire team of free financial planners
- Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service
- Continuous growth and development opportunities
- Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
