Producer, Sports Podcasts

Producer, Sports Podcasts – Sinclair Inc.

We are seeking an NYC-based Producer to help develop, lead, and grow an NBA‑focused podcast. The ideal candidate will have strong content development skills, an impressive track record of running highly engaging talk shows across digital channels (podcasts, You Tube, etc.), work directly with high‑profile talent, strong editorial judgment, deep knowledge of sports and entertainment landscapes (especially basketball and related culture conversations), basic production skills, and a keen eye for creating engaging social media content.

• Lead the day‑to‑day production, supporting all aspects of content development, editing, publishing, promotion, and monetization.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and talent to develop and execute long‑term creative and content strategies, ensuring each episode aligns with our North Star.
• Create and manage a content roadmap that aligns with overall show strategy and audience‑growth tactics.
• Manage all aspects of pre‑production, including show concepts, rundowns, sales deliverables, guest booking, and talent scheduling.
• Lead a team of show editors, associate producers, and social coordinators, fostering an efficient and collaborative environment.
• Manage production teams on in‑person shoots, including talent, crew, and studio management.
• Drive an efficient post‑production process, ensuring alignment on assets, deliverables, and timelines for all content across channels.
• Ensure all sponsorship requirements are completed and QC’d, including host‑read ads, sponsored segments, and video/social integrations.
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams, ensuring information is delivered to the proper parties (sales, marketing, PR).
• Educate, provide feedback, and elevate talent and staff, coaching them on best practices to maximize skillsets.
• Track show analytics and audience trends, using creative judgement to shape future editorial decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to execute an effective promotional strategy across a variety of mediums.
• Stay current on news and trends to develop programming that resonates with audiences.
• Liaise with senior leadership to provide show updates, feedback, and growth plans.
• Conceptualize new show launches from scratch, collaborating with talent and senior leadership on content, formatting, production, and distribution strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 4+ years of producing compelling long‑form talk content, ideally in a digital space (podcasts, You Tube, etc.).
• Strong understanding of engaging content across digital channels, particularly in the sports and entertainment space.
• Proficient in audience‑growth strategies and best practices across You Tube, podcasts, and social media platforms.
• Extremely proactive, well‑organized, and able to manage projects at various stages simultaneously.
• Experience with creatively executing sales deliverables, including show integrations and custom branded content.
• Collaborative leader capable of giving and receiving direction on various projects.
• Creative outside‑the‑box thinker who ideates new ways to engage audiences across You Tube and social‑first platforms.
• Someone who wants to win and consistently pushes themselves and others to be better.
• Ability to work efficiently against a deadline, ensuring projects move on time without sacrificing quality.
• Skilled in all aspects of on‑location shoots, production workflows, and software, and asset delivery.
• Comfortable working directly with high‑profile talent, maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Flexibility to work mornings, nights, and/or weekends as projects require.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The…