Sports Operations Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: Operations/Producer Audacy Sports

Department: Programming

Reporting To: VP, Sports

Employment Type: Full -Time

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Arrangement: On-Site/Hybrid

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

The Producer/Operations will lead the strategic execution and growth of nationally distributed sports programs and assist with overall operations. This role oversees daily content production while driving brand development, audience expansion, and multi-platform performance within our Audacy Sports division.

Key responsibilities include:
• Lead and manage a cross-functional team of producers, video editors, and digital staff to deliver high-quality live and on-demand programming
• Partner with on-air talent to develop compelling, ratings-driven daily rundowns and long-term content strategy
• Oversee talent scheduling and performance expectations to ensure alignment with network objectives
• Maintain editorial and production quality control across broadcast, streaming, podcast, and digital platforms
• Develop and execute a cohesive brand and digital growth strategy across audio, video, and social channels
• Identify, produce, and distribute high-impact content moments in real time to maximize audience engagement
• Secure high-profile guests and cultivate industry relationships that enhance the show’s national presence
• Work closely with sales partners
• Work closely with other brands within Audacy

Qualifications

Required & Preferred:
• Minimum 5 years of audio and/or video production experience
• Deep understanding of the sports media landscape (radio, digital, streaming, video)
• Experience managing talent and balancing creative personalities
• Proven ability to build and execute compelling daily rundowns
• Demonstrated success growing a show or brand across digital platforms
• Strong social and digital content instincts
• High-level organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced, high-pressure live environment
• Exceptional audio or video editing capabilities
• Strong existing guest network and booking relationships
• Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and promotional partners
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel for major sporting events
• High level of knowledge of Social Media Skills that will lead to increased metrics on all platforms
• High level of knowledge of technical skills, including: VMix, Comrex, Video platforms, etc

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Important Notes:

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.