Sr. Writer Producer, Jeopardy!

Senior Writer Producer

Game Show Group

The Senior Writer / Video Producer is a key creative contributor responsible for developing, writing, and producing compelling video assets that support all Jeopardy! marketing efforts. Reporting to the VP, Operations, Production & Video Editorial, this role drives the creative execution of broadcast promotions, digital and social content, trailers, spots, sizzles, and a wide range of franchise-focused video materials. The ideal candidate blends strong conceptual storytelling with hands-on producing experience and thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Writing & Concept Development

• Write scripts, concepts, and copy for broadcast promos, trailers, brand spots, digital and social videos, sizzles, and internal marketing materials.
• Develop creative ideas that align with the Jeopardy! brand voice, franchise DNA, and overall campaign strategy.
• Craft narrative approaches that highlight game play, contestants, hosts, key moments, and franchise initiatives while ensuring clarity and excitement for audiences across all platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the Integrated Marketing team to refine messaging, tone, and presentation.

Producing & Project Execution

• Produce video assets from concept through delivery—including pre-production planning, shoot coordination, on-set producing, editorial supervision, and finishing.
• Work with editors, graphics teams, production management, and external vendors to ensure timelines, budgets, and creative objectives are met.
• Manage asset pulls, selects, and approvals across broadcast, episodic, archival, and digital libraries to build efficient and accurate creative workflows.
• Oversee versioning needs for broadcast, streaming, digital, social, and partner placements.

Editorial & Story Craft

• Lead editorial sessions, giving clear, collaborative direction to editors and motion designers.
• Shape story arcs, selects, pacing, tone, and final messaging to uphold consistent brand standards.
• Ensure all pieces maintain the precision, accuracy, and authenticity that define the Jeopardy! brand.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Jeopardy!’s internal teams as well as external partners as needed.
• Support the creation of materials for franchise extensions, specials, events, partnerships, and development presentations.

Quality, Delivery & Platform Expertise

• Deliver content that meets all broadcast, digital, and social technical specifications and deadlines.
• Maintain a deep understanding of evolving platform trends, video formats, and creative best practices across linear, streaming, digital, and social channels.
• Uphold rigorous quality control for picture, audio, accuracy, and branding.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience writing and producing marketing materials for broadcast, streaming, digital, or social platforms.
• Strong background in promotional writing, trailer/spot development, or entertainment marketing.
• Hands-on experience producing shoots and overseeing editorial/post-production.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to shift tone for different platform needs while maintaining brand cohesion.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working with creative, production, and editorial teams.
• Deep familiarity with the Jeopardy! franchise is a plus; passion for game shows, quiz shows, competition formats, or knowledge-based storytelling is strongly preferred.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and comfortable managing multiple projects in parallel.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $84,964 - $110,453. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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