Executive Director, Cw Sports - Burbank, United States - Nexstar Broadcasting

Nexstar Broadcasting
Nexstar Broadcasting
Verified Company
Burbank, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description
The CW is both a top broadcast TV network in the U.S. and a fast-growing, ad-supported streaming service. With a network that reaches 100% of U.S.

television households and a streaming footprint on all major platforms, The CW reaches audiences at scale on both linear and digital television.

The CW streaming service is available for free to consumers and is home to the latest episodes and seasons of The CW's primetime programming, live streaming of CW Sports content, and a library of entertaining film and television content for on-demand viewing.

The CW is 75%-owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

(NASDAQ:

NXST), a leading diversified media company and 25%-owned by Warner Bros. and CBS.


The Job:

The Daily:

  • Provide creative production support for sales and marketing initiatives across all sports properties.
  • Serve as a liaison with operations to ensure seamless execution of commercial and promotional traffic during live events.
  • Take editorial lead on the onair sports ticker and act as the primary contact for its integration into live events.
  • Manage relationships with Business Affairs concerning all sports contracts, including programming terms, distribution obligations, game selection, and scheduling.
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for weekend sports programming for both the network and affiliates.
  • Assume officeroftheday responsibilities for live events, overseeing communication with social media teams, the communications department, and network production vendors.
  • Conduct evaluations of production quality and onair talent following each broadcast.

The Essentials:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred. 7+ years of leadership/management experience in live sports production at a national broadcast network or cable outlet preferred. Regional sports network experience is acceptable.
  • Editorial expertise in live event game and studio production.
  • Proficiency in managing sports television budgets and understanding network operational conditions and procedures.
  • Exceptional problemsolving and analytical skills.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and some holidays.
  • Willingness to travel to selected live events to represent network interests.

Location:


  • The CW's headquarters in Burbank, CA is the primary location, but remote work arrangements will also be considered.

The Compensation:
- $155 - $210k /yr commensurate with experience and skill levels.
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