Sports Production Producer

Forum Communications • Fargo, ND

93d • $18 - $20

About The Position

WDAY-TV has an immediate opening for a full-time Sports Production Producer. Be a part of something new and exciting - join an experienced team that is taking local sports to a new level! WDAY, the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, broadcasts across the entire state of North Dakota, Western Minnesota, and Eastern South Dakota. WDAY is an award-winning station, taking home multiple Emmy awards as well as regional and national Edward R Murrow awards in recent years. They produce more live, local sports coverage than anyone in the region, and are the proud home of North Dakota State University Athletics and North Dakota High School Activities State Tournaments. WDAY is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned media company, and produces over 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports content each week, making them the most watched news station in the state of North Dakota and Western Minnesota.

Requirements

• Must be reliable, able to work unsupervised, and meet deadlines.
• Ideal candidates will have 1 year experience in Creative Production or a similar field.
• Photography and/or editing skills are a plus.
• Availability to work Monday through Sunday, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Some travel required.
• Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Must be able to operate equipment using two upper extremities at the same time.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.

Responsibilities

• Broadcast live, entertaining, and professional events and TV shows.
• Produce and manage content for live DI college and high school tournaments and regular season games.
• Produce content and features for pregame, half time, and postgame shows, as well as for newscasts, coach shows, and other event specials.
• Produce and maintain sponsorship and commercial airings.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Company paid short term disability and life insurance coverage
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Retirement benefits
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries