Associate News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Write stories and build graphic elements for news broadcasts and streaming content under tight deadlines.
• Coordinate live coverage of news events and participate in the selection and development of stories for broadcast and streaming programming.
• Create content for online, mobile, and social media platforms.
• Write and coordinate live shots and live talk-back interviews for broadcast and streaming programming.
• Write and coordinate interviews and field package shoots as needed.
• Assist in the control room during newscasts.
• Assist with field crew communication and coordination for broadcast and streaming programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Strong skills in writing conversational broadcast copy incorporating appropriate visual elements under daily deadline pressure.
• Proficient in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and politely with the public in person and over the phone.
• Willingness to learn newsroom computer systems post-hire.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
• One year of producing or newsgathering experience for broadcast at a commercial television station preferred.
• Experience in editing video segments for broadcast is a plus.