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Wave Sports + Entertainment is hiring: Producer, Originals - Basketball in Los A

Wave Sports + Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Producer, Originals - Basketball

Reporting to : Executive Producer

Classification : Full-time

Location : Hybrid in Santa Monica, CA or New York, NY

Compensation : $90,000 - $110,000 annual base

Wave Sports Entertainment (WSE)  is the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. WSE’s award-winning, original programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in sports media including the hit digital series’ “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce,” “Podcast P with Paul George,” “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero” and “The Right Time with Bomani Jones” dishing out entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories about the players and events that are shaping the world of sports. WSE also holds partnerships with 100 rights holders and sports properties, providing always-on programming to followers of the internet's largest and most engaged social communities.

Wave Sports Entertainment is seeking a Producer to join the WSE Original Content Team.  We are seeking a Producer to lead episode production of podcasts and digital series across our network of brands, with a focus on football and basketball. The ideal candidate will have a track record of producing standout talk-show original sports content, programming YouTube channels and podcast RSS feeds,  and collaborating with top on-air talent. They’ll also have a strong understanding of social platforms and related audience preferences, and a passion for sports and storytelling.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the episodic creative and operational production of sports-centric talk shows
  • Work with EP / showrunner to craft show’s unique tone of voice and creative outline
  • Produce high-profile talent including professional athletes and established creators
  • Lead content ideation, pre-show research, and create show rundowns
  • Collaborate with sales team to manage and produce ad reads
  • Draft editorial and promotional copy for each episode
  • Program YouTube and Podcast channels for digital series on a daily basis
  • Collaborate with associate producers and video editors to meet deadlines and create content that upholds the WSE voice and editorial standards

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years producing compelling digital content and talk-based longform shows
  • A highly creative storyteller. Able to write, produce, manage and execute projects from start to finish in a fast-paced newsroom environment
  • Proactive, with the ability to anticipate obstacles and problem solve under pressure
  • Strong experience organizing production workflows, assets and talent schedules
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong understanding of digital media trends and how audiences consume content across platforms
  • Highly skilled in managing multiple projects and priorities
  • Pay Transparency Benefits

    At WSE, we’re transparent from the get-go—we want our candidates to know as much about us as possible, even before applying. We’re excited about our candidates and want them to feel the same about us!

    This role is a full-time position with a base salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 / year, and may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity. Actual salary at the time of offer may vary based on multiple factors, including an individual's experience level and qualifications. We believe in investing the very best in our employees, so in addition to the base salary for this role, all eligible full-time employees at WSE receive :

  • Unlimited paid time off and 11 paid holidays
  • 100% company-paid premiums for Employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • Company sponsored 401(k) plan
  • Stock options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Monthly Phone / Internet Reimbursement
  • Physical Requirements Work Environment

  • Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and hardware.
  • The ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately.
  • Work is sedentary and involves sitting for the majority of work hours.
  • Able to work full-time M-F and nights and weekends as needed.
  • The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment.
  • The worker may be exposed to variable lighting conditions (brightness or darkness) and noise during production when in the office.
  • At Wave Sports Entertainment, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

    We are a Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. affiliate company

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