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FOX News Network, LLC

Senior Network Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$114K - $163K/yr

FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We ... ABOUT THE ROLE The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and ...

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How much do sports media network jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for sports media network in the United States is $106,570.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,500.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sports Media Network vs Sports Journalist?

AspectSports Media NetworkSports Journalist
Required CredentialsRelevant degrees in media, communications, or journalism; experience in broadcasting or digital mediaJournalism degree or related field; strong writing and reporting skills
Work EnvironmentMedia companies, broadcasting studios, online platformsField reporting, newsrooms, sports events
Employer & Industry UsageMedia outlets, sports networks, digital platformsNewspapers, TV stations, online sports publications

Sports Media Network professionals focus on managing and producing sports content across various platforms, while Sports Journalists primarily report, write, and cover sports stories. Both roles require media or journalism credentials and often work within the same industry environments, but their core responsibilities differ—one manages content delivery, the other focuses on reporting and storytelling.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working at a sports media network?

Professionals working at a sports media network often face the challenge of balancing tight deadlines with the fast-paced nature of live sports coverage. They must stay adaptable, as schedules and stories can change rapidly due to game outcomes or breaking news. Collaboration across departments—such as editorial, production, and digital teams—is essential to deliver timely and engaging content. Additionally, handling high-pressure situations, especially during major sporting events, is a regular part of the job. Embracing new technologies and digital platforms is also key as the industry evolves.

What is a sports media network?

A sports media network is a broadcasting organization or platform that specializes in delivering sports content to viewers through television, radio, digital streaming, or other media. These networks provide live coverage of sporting events, sports news, analysis, interviews, and documentaries about teams and athletes. Examples of sports media networks include ESPN, Fox Sports, and NBC Sports. They play a major role in how fans access and experience sports, often offering dedicated channels or streaming services for different sports or leagues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a Sports Media Network role, and why are they important?

To excel in a Sports Media Network role, you generally need a background in journalism, communications, or media studies, along with a strong understanding of sports and media production. Familiarity with broadcast equipment, video editing software (like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro), and content management systems is typically required. Creativity, a keen attention to detail, and strong interpersonal communication skills help professionals engage audiences and collaborate effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial for producing high-quality, timely sports content that resonates with viewers and maintains the network’s competitive edge.
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Infographic showing various Sports Media Network job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,570 per year, or $51.2 per hour.

Associate Director, Integrated Media Planning

Omnicom Media US OMD

New York, NY • On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

We are OMD, Cannes Lions 2024 Media Network of the Year, RECMA's Best-Performing Media Network Globally, and COMvergence's #1 Global Agency Network. As the world's largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries, we excel at making better decisions, faster. By combining innovation, creativity, empathy, and evidence, we help clients move faster, reach further, and take smarter risks in a world full of opportunities
We pride ourselves on being a people-obsessed, outcomes-focused business that applies evidence and data-based solutions, married with the practice of empathy, to drive performance and growth. When working with our clients, we put ourselves in the shoes of the consumer in order to see the world through their eyes. We focus on finding greater empathy with the consumer so as to uncover insights and opportunities that deliver more valued and valuable connections.
Associate Director, Integrated Media Planning
Qualifications
  • 5-7 years of media planning experience with strong agency background
  • Worked with clients in the travel vertical, ideally with both national and local experience
  • Understanding of the sports landscape and integration opportunities
  • Track record of cultivating and maintaining trusted client relationships
  • Proven leadership ability and experience managing others; a strong desire and capability to grow and develop talent
  • Hands-on media practitioner with the ability to create and execute a full funnel, omnichannel approach to planning
  • Has a firm understanding on how to build and bring to life audience-first paid media strategies & the appropriate tools and inputs to support data-driven recommendations
  • Advanced knowledge of media fundamentals (all channels) with a connect to performance (brand and performance) and an ability to train and educate more junior team members
  • Expert level media math skills
  • Compelling and persuasive written and verbal communicator and presenter. Knows how to reach a compromise when necessary.
  • Strong comfort level with data, analytics, and measurement
  • Experience collaborating with media owners, agency business units and creative agency partners in an integrated manner
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities
The Associate Director, Integrated Media Planning is one of the most exciting and challenging roles in our organization. Working under a Senior Director, the Associate Director leads the day-to-day needs of the business, integrating with the broader OMD teams, creative partners, media owners to meet and exceed our client's objectives.
The Associate Director has a strong appetite for new technology, emerging media, and culture, and always carries a strong point of view. They understand and embrace the passion that the consumer has for our clients' brands. They orchestrate a strategic mix of audience-first solutions as the media landscape and technologies continues to evolve.
  • Serves as key point of contact for client teams to streamline requests and coordinate workstreams
  • Responsible for crafting data-driven, full-funnel paid media strategies and end-to-end experiences that deliver business results based on a deep understanding of the consumer
  • Develops client presentations and templates for POVs and recommendations
  • Coordinates with peers to ensure consistency in ways of working (process, tools & platforms, people)
  • Works in partnership with creative, OMG comms planning and client teams to marry creative and media strategies for an integrated and holistic consumer experience
  • Issues and presents paid media recommendations & POVs to increase efficiencies and effectiveness of media plans as indicated by performance reporting, learning agendas and consumer trends
  • Maintains positive team culture and working environment
  • Manages resources & helps team members prioritize work
  • Accountable for planning teamwork including QAing budgets and media math as relevant

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This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.
Compensation Range
$90,000-$125,000 USD
This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.
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