KING KONG-TV is looking for an experienced Producer to fill the role of Multi-platform Producer, Sports. We are interested in finding a person with a sports background who can create unique, memorable and well written stories, along with outstanding photography. This job will initially focus on a new weekly program we are producing as the Home of the NHL's Seattle Kraken. It will also include work with our sports partners: the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Reign, and the Olympics, as well as the nightly sportscasts.
Responsibilities
Produce weekly hockey show in conjunction with Executive Sports Producer
Develop story ideas from sports partnerships to execute within newscasts
Identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework.
Research for facts and credibility.
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.
Some shooting involved
Perform other tasks as required by executive producer
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience preferred
3-5 years producing experience preferred.
Strong sports, and specifically hockey knowledge is preferred
Experience shooting and editing sports preferred
Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills.
Strong writing skills, production skills
ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience is preferred.
Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines.
Knowledge of KING/ KONG Seattle market a plus
Shift could require holidays, weekends, and travel
Pay Range
$26.44—$35.10 USD
Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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