Associate Producer

This is a Full Time Job

NBC5/WPTZ-TV, the Hearst Television NBC Affiliate in Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY, has an opening for a Part time Associate Producer to work in our newsroom. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to get their foot in the door and get started in a career in journalism.

Job Responsibilities:

• Write copy for daily newscasts and edit videos.

• Assist producers and reporters with research.

• Communicate effectively with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors, production staff and news managers.

• Have an understanding of social media and be able to produce content on our digital platforms.

• Researching and writing stories for television and digital platforms.

• Making follow up calls and beat calls.

• Train with a team of experienced journalists.

Qualified Candidates are:
• Looking to advance in the field of broadcast journalism.

• Interested learning the aspects of writing, organizing and executing a newscast.

Experience Requirements:
• Writing, editing, or producing experience in a professional or college newsroom is a plus

• Military journalism experience will be considered.