Associate Producer, Regional News Production

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview and Responsibilities:

CBS Newspath is seeking an Associate Producer with a strong commitment to journalism to coordinate news production and newsgathering operations for its Regional team! The Associate Producer will work directly with stations/affiliates in the Northeast and Midwest parts of the United States, including New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois. A strong knowledge of weather, politics, the economy, and other topics that impact this region is required. The ideal candidate will also have excellent people/customer service skills. The candidate must also be familiar with all major social media platforms and vehicles for engaging audiences on a digital level. This includes - but is not limited to - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Additionally, you must be well-versed in the feel and best practices for social-friendly videos (including rights & clearances).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the network's response to breaking news and respond to video and editorial requests from CBS broadcasts, owned stations, affiliates and clients
• Clip and publish video and scripts and assisting in the transmission and distribution of live video, edited video and correspondent packages
• Work with sources to confirm and verify facts and video elements, especially during breaking news
• Spot viral and pre-trending content and turn it around for our brand
• Weekend and nightside responsibilities

Basic Qualifications
• 3 years local and/or network TV news experience or show producer experience preferred.
• Requires strong editorial judgement & excellent writing skills.
• Strong editing skills a must. Avid preferable.
• A focus on multi-media content is required.

Additional Qualifications
• Requires highly developed relationship building skills.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a dynamic, quickly changing environment is crucial
• Understanding of TV newsgathering and transmission technology.
• Knowledge of regional television markets and station relationships a plus.
• Degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred.

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