EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF LIFESTYLE, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS & SPECIALS - KVVU

Gray Television

$100K — $120K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a senior production role in a medium-to-large TV market
  • Proven background in producing sports content
  • Familiarity with newsroom production systems like ENPS, iNEWS
  • Experience in training and motivating production staff
  • Ability to perform under pressure during live broadcasts
  • Strong communication skills for cross-department collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage production of lifestyle and entertainment shows
  • Oversee programming for the SSSEN sports network
  • Coordinate logistics for remote broadcasts and weekend events
  • Plan and execute various production shoots and schedules
  • Executive produce live sports events and specials
  • Collaborate with sales for sponsored content production
  • Develop and oversee show digital strategies across platforms

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at a respected broadcasting station
  • Collaborative and creative work environment
  • Focus on high-impact sports and entertainment content
  • Engagement with diverse production teams
  • Opportunity for personal and career growth in broadcasting
Full Job Description
Job Summary/Description:

FOX5 is seeking a highly creative, organized, and driven Executive Producer of Lifestyle, Entertainment, Sports, and Specials to lead our station's flagship daily entertainment programs, sports coverage, and high-impact special broadcasts.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned broadcast professional with a proven track record of managing diverse production teams, collaborating closely with sales departments to execute sponsored integrations, and executing seamless live coverage of both planned specials and breaking news events. A strong sports production background is essential, as this role carries significant responsibility for our SSSEN sports network programming.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Direct and oversee the daily production, pacing, and creative direction of the station's marquee lifestyle and entertainment programs, including MORE Las Vegas and Studio 5 Live.
- Oversee and coordinate coverage across the 7 shows on our SSSEN (Silver State Sports Entertainment Network) sports network, ensuring consistent quality, pacing, and editorial standards across all programs.
- Coordinate scheduling and production logistics for Silver State Live, including remote broadcasts, crew assignments, and rundown planning.
- Plan and help execute 5Drive shoots and shows, coordinating crews, locations, and production schedules.
- Executive produce specials and live remote sports coverage (e.g., championship events, season openers, playoff runs), coordinating closely with talent, photographers, and technical staff.
- Partner directly with the station's sales and marketing teams to conceptualize, produce, and execute high-quality sponsored content and sales-driven integrations that feel seamless and engaging to the viewer.
- Oversee the digital product strategy for each show and special - including MORE Las Vegas, Studio 5 Live, all SSSEN programs, Silver State Live, and 5Drive - ensuring content is properly adapted and distributed across web, app, and social platforms.
- Ensure editorial and brand standards are maintained as content moves from broadcast to digital, and work with the digital team to maximize audience engagement across all platforms.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- 5+ years of experience as a Line Producer, Executive Producer, or senior newsroom leader in a medium-to-large television market.
- Demonstrated experience producing sports content, sports specials, or sports network programming is required.
- Proficiency with industry-standard newsroom production systems (e.g., ENPS, iNEWS) and basic editing systems (e.g., Edius) is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and train creative staff in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong composure and quick decision-making skills during live control room execution, especially during breaking news, sports, or live remote broadcasts.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of bridging the gap between editorial/production and sales/creative services departments.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

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