Supervising Producer

Accountabilities:: Identify compelling video story opportunities and develop creative pitches that showcase reporters and their expertise through engaging on-camera storytelling. Oversee video production standards, providing editorial feedback and guidance to producers on filming techniques, editing quality, and visual storytelling. Recruit and coordinate freelance professionals for filming, animation, and editing assignments while building a reliable network of production talent. Train and support reporters in mobile video production, including best practices for filming, presenting, and capturing high-quality footage in the field. Write, review, and edit scripts for on-camera reporters, improving storytelling structure, wording, introductions, and audience engagement. Build strong working relationships with newsroom reporters and editors to identify upcoming stories, coordinate coverage, and anticipate major sporting events. Collaborate directly with reporters throughout the production process, from filming and footage review to editing and final delivery. Produce approximately one to two reporter-led videos per week, ensuring editorial quality, consistency, and alignment with digital audience expectations. Occasionally travel to major sporting events to film alongside reporters and support on-location video assignments. Requirements: At least 7 years of professional video production experience in a newsroom or comparable media environment, preferably with experience in sports journalism. Extensive experience editing news and editorial video content for digital and social audiences using Adobe Premiere Pro. Strong technical knowledge of Sony cameras and professional filming techniques in both studio and field environments. Demonstrated experience coaching reporters or other contributors who have limited video production experience, helping them improve their filming and on-camera presentation. Proven ability to collaborate with animators and communicate creative direction for motion graphics and additional visual elements. Strong editorial judgment, storytelling abilities, and an understanding of how to create engaging video content for digital audiences. Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills, with the ability to build relationships across editorial and production teams. Genuine enthusiasm for sports across different disciplines; previous sports reporting or production experience is an advantage. Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, depending on editorial coverage requirements. Willingness and ability to travel when required for filming assignments. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high production standards in a fast-paced environment. Benefits: Salary: Annual base salary ranging from $85,000 to $95,000 USD, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Performance incentives: Potential eligibility for annual bonuses and restricted stock, depending on the position and applicable arrangements. Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement: Company-matching 401(k) plan. Paid time off: Paid vacation and sick leave. Family support: Paid parental leave. Financial flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Professional development: Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities. Remote work: Fully remote working arrangement for candidates located in the United States or Canada. Additional non-cash rewards and benefits may be available depending on the role and employment location. Benefits for candidates outside the United States will be discussed during the interview process.