Game Producer

The E.W. Scripps Company

Temporary Game Producer overseeing live sports productions for Scripps Sports. Leading a team and managing the entire production process from concept to execution.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeLas Vegas • Florida, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in live sports production, including strategic content planning, team management, and high-level editorial decision-making. Proficient in ensuring production quality standards and compliance with industry regulations while fostering innovation in broadcast techniques.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Live Sports ProductionTeam ManagementContent PlanningEditorial Decision-MakingBroadcast Compliance

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Hard Skills

Production Quality StandardsTechnical TroubleshootingGame Rundown DevelopmentGraphics Package CreationStorytelling Techniques

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCreative DirectionMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast JournalismBachelor's Degree in CommunicationsBachelor's Degree in Media Production

Industry Keywords

Live BroadcastsTelevision ProductionSports ProgrammingFCC RegulationsAudience Preferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the entire live production of sports events and game telecasts from concept to execution.
Develop and implement strategic content plans for sports broadcasts and programming.
Manage a team of producers, editors, graphics operators, field producers, and other production staff.
Make high-level editorial decisions and approve final content.
Coordinate with network executives, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with directors, on-air talent, and production teams to develop game rundowns, camera shots, graphics packages, replays, and overall coverage.
Communicate effectively with control room personnel, engineering teams, and other operational departments to ensure seamless broadcasts.
Innovate and introduce new concepts, segments, storytelling approaches, and production techniques.
Oversee production quality standards and ensure compliance with company policies, network standards, brand guidelines, and FCC regulations.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical or production issues during live broadcasts.
Partner with production managers to coordinate scheduling, staffing, equipment, and event logistics.
Stay informed on sports news, league rules, industry trends, and audience preferences to enhance broadcast content.
Provide creative direction and oversight on the overall presentation and viewer experience.
Serve as a production lead and mentor to junior team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Media Production, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
Typically 8+ years of experience in live sports production, television production, or a related field preferred.
Previous experience producing live sports broadcasts and managing production teams strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A collaborative culture passionate about innovation and storytelling