Multiplatform Sports Producer: Storytelling & Live Coverage

Nexstar Media; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media's WGN-TV Chicago is seeking a passionate, creative Sports Producer to lead cross‑platform sports content across TV, streaming, digital, and social. You will drive daily sportscasts, special coverage, and digital storytelling with a newsroom team.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of producing experience, strong Chicago sports knowledge, and the ability to tell compelling stories under tight deadlines across platforms, including livestreams and social video.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong news judgment and understanding of sports storytelling.
• Excellent writing, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily sports segments and sportscasts for broadcast and streaming platforms.
• Write and edit clear, engaging, and accurate sports content under deadline.
• Coordinate coverage of major local, regional, and national sporting events.
• Develop creative storytelling opportunities that extend beyond highlights and scores.
• Collaborate with digital and social teams to maximize audience engagement across platforms.
• Support livestream productions utilizing OBS, vMix, and related streaming technologies.
• Assist with planning, booking, and execution of special projects, feature stories, and live event coverage.
• Work closely with reporters, photographers, editors, and anchors to ensure high-quality production standards.
• Identify opportunities to create digital, streaming, and vertical video content.

Skills

News storytelling

Editing

Communication

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications

Equivalent experience

Tools

ENPS

BitCentral

Adobe Premiere

OBS

vMix

Job description

Nexstar Media's WGN-TV Chicago is seeking a passionate, creative Sports Producer to lead cross‑platform sports content across TV, streaming, digital, and social. You will drive daily sportscasts, special coverage, and digital storytelling with a newsroom team.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of producing experience, strong Chicago sports knowledge, and the ability to tell compelling stories under tight deadlines across platforms, including livestreams and social video.