Overview / Objective 

NFL Media seeks a Segment Producer to contribute to live & taped segments for NFL Network’s Good Morning Football (GMFB) and an additional 2-hour syndicated/streaming version of the show. This role requires a hands-on producer that will work on all aspects of studio production, including editorial, show rundown & segment creation, segment development, line producing and post-production. The ideal candidate is creative, very knowledgeable about the NFL and must be comfortable working with on-air talent and in a control room setting. 

Responsibilities 

• The Segment Producer is responsible for producing a wide range of content for all 4 hours of GMFB; produces segments from start to finish for air 
• Coordinates with on-air talent to write accurate and informative content as it relates to the segment; collaborates with talent on creative & editorial direction of segments; helps talent prepare for live segments 
• Work with show producers to collaborate on & research ideas for daily shows 
• Adjust segment content to accommodate breaking news situations 
• Coordinates with Sales on show content opportunities and other sales executions 
• Uses a high level of sports knowledge and news judgment to determine the agenda, concepts and content of the assigned segment  
• Supervises or takes part in individual segments 
• Tape Produce with EVS Operator for live studio and event productions 
• Produce interactive set content for live and live-to-tape productions 
• Produce and write both news and feature copy under deadlines 
• Choreograph all segments in detail 
• Preview video and sound of assigned segments 
• Work with editors to produce tape; oversee content being created for the shows by the APs and PAs 
• Communicate daily story development with producer 
• Be in control room during airing of assigned segment 
• Pitch story ideas 
• Take part in planning and development of next day stories 
• Extensive knowledge & strong desire to master all live multi-platform production technologies, workflows and equipment in video and audio 

Required Qualifications 

• 4-6 years of related studio or production experience 
• College degree preferred 
• Experience in production related to sporting events 
• Knowledge of live television production dynamics and working knowledge of the equipment and technologies in the control room 
• Able to carry out a broad range of assignment that arrange from segment producing to live broadcasts with little or no preparation time in between 
• Must have a passion for sports, and extensive knowledge of the NFL, associated events and storylines 
• Supervisory experience with good leadership skills 
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Good writing and copy-editing skills 

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics 

• Time management skills. Ability to execute and prioritize projects with limited direction and work on tight deadlines 
• High level of attention to detail 
• Must be comfortable supervising editors in an edit bay 

Physical Demands 

• There are no out of the ordinary physical demands for this position 

Travel 

• There is no travel required for this position 

 

• Seasonal – ability to work 40+ hours per week for 7 months
• Early morning call-time on show days; dayside & nightside shifts possible Sunday-Thursday or Monday-Friday; additional weekend & holidays as needed 

 

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.