Job Position: Sports Content Producer
Department: Programming
Reports to: Vice President, Programming
FLSA: Non-Exempt(PRO-CRE)
Status: Part-Time
Work Location: Indianapolis, IN
OVERVIEW:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and deliver multiple daily sports updates for local network, ensuring timely and high-quality content.
Create sport stories, summaries, and briefs for the Network Indiana News/Sports Wire, maintaining accuracy and journalistic integrity.
Write articles and produce track updates during car racing season, providing up-to-date news and analysis.
Serve as a fill-in host from time to time, delivering engaging commentary and discussions.
Work closely with editors, anchors, and producers to create relevant sports content across various platforms.
Work with Program Director on delivery of content to follow the format clock
Create content for digital and social media platforms with expanding our audience reach and maximize online engagement
Develop and maintain contacts and sources for stories
Be aware of legal issues relating to news gathering, delivery and editorial content
Complies with Urban One’s mandatory training and adheres to related course deadlines
Other duties assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
High-level written and verbal communication skills, and in particular the ability to
communicate around multiple creative projects in a time-sensitive manner
Strong attention to detail and solid organizational and project management skills
Submit to a criminal background check
Legal right to work in the United States
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Journalism or Communications. Must have newsroom experience: 3 years of anchor experience or an equivalent combination of education.