Posted On: October 26, 2021

Media-Related Job

Media Organization:Game Theory with Bomani Jones (HBO)

Company Description

GAME THEORY with BOMANI JONES (HBO) is an upcoming late-night comedy show on HBO that looks at how every important issue in society today can be seen through the lens of sports.

Job Description

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GAME THEORY with BOMANI JONES is an upcoming late-night comedy show on HBO that looks at how every important issue in society today can be seen through the lens of sports. We are seeking seasoned reporters or researchers with a background in sports coverage to join our growing staff as a news producer.

The ideal candidate is not just obsessed with who won last night’s game, but with interpreting the complex intersections between society, culture, and sports. Experience in sports reporting and/or television production is helpful, but qualified applicants with other relevant backgrounds will be considered. News producers must be able to write, think, edit, collaborate, and craft arguments. At least 5 years of experience in this or a similar role is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

News producers pitch stories and ideas every day, while also assembling comprehensive research documents for the topical and deep dive segments of the show. These documents provide background and synthesis of ideas for the writing team to use. The material is also important for data visualization and graphics created for the show.

The job also involves detailed, magazine-style fact-checking of the script as it is being written, in addition to verifying all graphics and visual elements. It involves close collaboration with other producers, field producers, footage producers, comedy staff writers, executive producers, and the graphics team.

GAME THEORY with BOMANI JONES is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all races, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, national origins, and other statuses.

To apply, send your resume, and a cover letter with three short pitches for sports-related deep dives, to gtnewsjobs@gmail.com. Please include “news producer” in the subject line.

To Apply

To apply, send your resume, and a cover letter with three short pitches for sports-related deep dives, to gtnewsjobs@gmail.com. Please include “news producer” in the subject line.