Associate Producer and Writer

This is a Full Time Job

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Associate Producer/Writer to join our team in New York. In this role, you will be part of a strong and flexible team producing fast-paced news programming on weekdays and weekends. You will write and produce content for our highly rated branded shows and support wall-to-wall breaking news coverage as events unfold. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with anchors and multiple production teams, while providing a strong career path for Associate Producers looking to grow into line producer roles. Flexibility is essential for this role, as schedules may vary based on production needs.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Write and produce content for two or more daily news programs
• Write scripts, teases, and copy for broadcasts
• Produce live shots and guest segments
• Collaborate with producers and control room staff during live broadcasts

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience in a national or large market local newsroom
• Excellent writing, producing, and communication skills
• Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics, history, geography, and current events
• Ability to write in a clear, engaging, and conversational style that makes news stories accessible, compelling, and relevant to viewers.
• Substantial control room and breaking news experience
• Strong team player who can work under tight deadlines and adapt quickly to breaking news and changing priorities
• Flexibility to work daytime and weekend shifts
• Ability to spot the best part of a story and make it matter to a national audience
• Creativity and ''outside the box'' thinking

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