Sports Production Producer bei Forum Communications Company (WDAY-TV)

WDAY-TV has an immediate opening for a full-time Sports Production Producer. Be a part of something new and exciting - join an experienced team that is taking local sports to a new level! 

WDAY, the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, broadcasts across the entire state of North Dakota, Western Minnesota, and Eastern South Dakota. WDAY is an award-winning station, taking home multiple Emmy awards as well as regional and national Edward R Murrow awards in recent years. They produce more live, local sports coverage than anyone in the region, and are the proud home of North Dakota State University Athletics and North Dakota High School Activities State Tournaments. WDAY is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned media company, and produces over 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports content each week, making them the most watched news station in the state of North Dakota and Western Minnesota.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Broadcast live, entertaining, and professional events and TV shows.

• Produce and manage content for live DI college and high school tournaments and regular season games.

• Produce content and features for pregame, half time, and postgame shows, as well as for newscasts, coach shows, and other event specials.
• Produce and maintain sponsorship and commercial airings.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be reliable, able to work unsupervised, and meet deadlines.
• Ideal candidates will have 1 year experience in Creative Production or a similar field, and photography and/or editing skills are a plus!      
• Availability to work Monday through Sunday, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Some travel required.
• Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Must be able to operate equipment using two upper extremities at the same time.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.

Expected compensation for this role is between $18 and $20/hour, based on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but we’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

Forum Communications Company offers the following for all full time and 32 benefited employees:

• Health, dental, and vision packages 
• Company paid short term disability and life insurance coverage
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options 
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Retirement benefits 
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.