Producer

Role Overview

• Prepare and produce daily ESPN Chicago talk programming, including show planning, segment development, research, and live broadcast execution.
• Collaborate with hosts and Content leadership to create engaging, timely, and relevant sports content.
• Manage the flow of live broadcasts, support on-air talent, and ensure smooth execution of all show elements.
• Research topics, gather audio and music elements, screen calls, and support daily content preparation.
• Create, edit, and publish podcasts and on-demand audio content.
• Develop production elements including bumpers, liners, audio drops, sound effects, station imaging, and other audio assets.
• Ensure sponsored content and partner integrations are executed accurately and effectively.
• Record, direct, and edit commercials, branded content, and other audio production projects.
• Provide production support and coaching to on-air talent to enhance content quality and production execution.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and evolution of ESPN Chicago's video stream presentation and visual identity across platforms.
• Create and manage on-air visual elements including opens, closes, transitions, lower thirds, sponsor integrations, bugs, motion graphics, and other branded assets.
• Collaborate with Content leadership to develop new visual concepts, imaging campaigns, promotional content, and production elements that strengthen the ESPN Chicago brand and audience experience.
• Maintain graphic templates, production assets, and workflows that support efficient and scalable content creation.
• Edit, publish, and optimize video content from live shows and original productions for YouTube, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Identify opportunities to expand audience reach through video content, emerging media platforms, and evolving content consumption trends.
• Support the development of production standards, best practices, and workflows that improve content creation across audio, video, and digital channels.
• Utilize emerging technologies, including AI-powered tools, to enhance content research, production workflows, audience engagement, and operational efficiency while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and brand integrity.
• Stay current on industry trends, production technologies, and audience behaviors to help drive innovation and future growth.
• Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Follow Through, Work Hard and Over Deliver.

Requirements

• Experience in radio, podcast, digital media, video, or sports content production.
• Strong knowledge of sports and a passion for creating compelling content for fans.
• Experience producing live content in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong audio production, editing, and podcasting skills.
• Experience creating and editing digital video content for multiple platforms.
• Experience creating graphics, motion design, and branded visual assets for digital or broadcast content.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, or similar production tools.
• Understanding of live video production, streaming workflows, and digital content distribution.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity and adaptability in learning and leveraging new technologies, including AI-powered tools, that enhance content creation, production workflows, and audience engagement.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• STD
• LTD
• 401(k) Plan
• Dependent Care
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunities for salary growth