Associate News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Overview and Responsibilities:

CBS Atlanta is looking for an ambitious and hardworking Associate Producer with a strong commitment to journalism to join its exciting startup news operation! This is an opportunity to create multi-media content and be part of an innovative team. You will cover a broad range of hyper-local Atlanta stories as well as touch state, national, and international stories in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom. You will assist producers with newscasts and segments seen across on-air and streaming. This includes writing and researching stories, formatting scripts, editing video, selecting soundbites, and building graphics. You may also be tapped to produce news cut-ins. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about being part of a room of fresh thinkers that's serving Atlanta and meeting the audience wherever they are.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Write and edit news using compelling video and sound to help tell the story across all platforms, customizing for the audiences in each space.
• Research and produce compelling stories and segments that include eye-catching graphics, effective use of maps, and headline-grabbing banners.
• Stay on top of the news cycle, including key developments in assigned stories.
• Exhibit strong editorial judgment, effective communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Work closely with producers and managers in the control room with the ability to add to the editorial process in a breaking and live news environment.
• Produce news cut-ins in a full AR/VR studio environment, when assigned.
• Participate in daily staff editorial and production meetings.
• Be a student of CBS standards, rights, and clearances standard operating procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 years newsroom writing experience
• Impeccable grammar, spelling, and attention to detail in all content produced
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a dynamic, quickly changing environment is essential

Additional Qualifications:

• Degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred
• Understanding the power of conversational writing and authenticity
• Knowledge of the Atlanta community is a plus
• Willingness and flexibility to work a variety of different shifts, overnight and weekend responsibilities