Digital Producer

CHSN is seeking an experienced Digital Producer to lead the development of digital content that will support our programming priorities and drive revenue. This individual will be comfortable working in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment where we are eager to test and learn while growing our business. Excelling in this role requires a knowledge of what is trending/current on social platforms, an aptitude for developing insights-driven content for the local audience, a deep and current knowledge of digital media landscape, how to best integrate talent/influencers, a keen eye for compelling and innovative content and creative and excellent project management skills. They will work within CHSN digital platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, as well as seek out emerging ways to use our podcast capabilities to grow our fan base and brand.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ideate, develop and execute digital content for CHSN platforms (website, app, social, linear) including but not limited to breaking news, topical local stories and national opportunities
• Craft compelling hooks for TikTok, Reels and other CHSN platforms aligned with social media goals to encourage followers to engage with our channels
• Pitch stories daily and develop multiple ideas off of news topics that pushes stories forward
• Create digital-first content and original reporting aligned with CHSN KPIs and differentiate our brand from competitors
• Package content that encourages audience engagement and CHSN brand loyalty
• Use data to inform strategic decision making
• Clip broadcast segments for publishing across all digital platforms and social media channels
  
  

Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

• BA/BS
• 4+ years of experience developing digital content
• Outstanding local sports news judgment and strong reporting/editing skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressure, both independently and with team
• Experience with TikTok, Reels and other additional digital platforms
• Command of best practices on all social media platforms
• Effective communication skills in both verbal and written form
• Extreme attention to detail
• Ability to travel as required to direct content capture opportunities on set, in the field and at events
  
  

The Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) will launch in October across multiple platforms. The network will air more than 300 live Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox games annually and include pre- and postgame coverage while showing multisport programming 24 hours a day. CHSN will broadcast from studios located in both Chicago's United Center and Guaranteed Rate Field. The network will start airing Blackhawks and Bulls preseason games in October, showing White Sox games beginning in 2025.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other status protected by applicable law.