Sports Line Producer
HybridMiami, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate live and taped sports programming across MLB, NFL, NBA, and soccer properties, overseeing editorial content, scriptwriting, and multi-platform delivery. Manage production staffing, control room operations, and technical assets while field-producing remote events and sweeping special series. Direct associate producers and production assistants to ensure timely completion of deliverables, verify sponsored elements, and approve marketing materials. Prepare original editorial content and story recommendations for linear, digital, and social platforms, adapting to last-minute changes in high-pressure environments. Maintain bilingual fluency and deep knowledge of U.S. Hispanic market sports content.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience producing entertainment or sports television programming
- 5+ years of Control Room experience, including line producing live and taped programs
- 6+ years of progressively complex live remote or related production experience
- Fluent bilingual English/Spanish (written and verbal)
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcasting, Radio/TV/Film, or equivalent experience
- Strong working knowledge of INEWS, MS Office, Avid Interplay, and related production tools
- Solid editing, writing, and production fundamentals
- Familiarity with production and post-production equipment, software, and formats
- Ability to line produce and direct a control room technical crew
- Knowledge of sports content, with emphasis on Mexican & International soccer, U.S. domestic sports, and the U.S. Hispanic market
- Availability to work a non‐traditional schedule (nights, weekends, holidays, overtime)
- Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week
- As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision
Desired Qualifications
- Strong problem‐solving and decision‐making abilities, particularly in live production environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to coordinate across multiple departments
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast‐paced, high‐pressure environment with shifting priorities
- Highly organized, detail‐oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Creative and innovative thinker with a strong editorial sensibility
- Social‐media savvy, with an understanding of multi‐platform content distribution
- Strong collaboration skills with internal and external partners
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to last‐minute changes and meet tight deadlines
- Professional, dependable, and able to represent the department and company with integrity and ethics
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to follow direction from multiple stakeholders
- Ability to communicate clearly and calmly in fast‐paced or stressful situations
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