Associate Producer

This is a Full Time Job

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We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

ROLE: Daily production of a quality news product as defined by the FOX 5/KUSI brands. Accuracy and excellence in production techniques and writing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Write and support line producers for assigned newscasts. Fill-in produce as needed.
• Manage and write graphics for assigned stories and update them as needed.
• Research, confirm, and update local, state, national and international stories through multiple sources including websites, FOX & Nexstar services, wires, and social media.
• Help determine placement of stories in the newscast and advise producer on story format changes.
• Help plan future segments, topics, guests, and story ideas.
• Post links to the Fox 5/KUSI website.
• Assist assignment desk in making calls to confirm story details.
• Maintain social media presence.
• Additional duties as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
• 1-2 years' experience in a working newsroom either as a writer or production assistant.

REQUIREMENTS/JOB SKILLS:
• Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and deadlines
• Must have solid news judgment
• Must be a consistent and accurate writer
• Must interact positively and productively with others and take feedback
• Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented
• Must be technically nimble to take advantage of newsroom resources
• Must be flexible with schedule and fill-in different shifts, weekends, holidays as needed
• Comp starting at $24+ hr commensurate with experience and skill level
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All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.