Associate Producer

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview:

Interested in joining the team? We have an ongoing hiring need for Associate Producers based at our Broadcast Center in New York City. We are continuously reviewing candidates who have a foundational understanding of a news control room and a strong passion for news and storytelling. All applicants will be reviewed and considered for current openings as well as upcoming opportunities as they become available. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced newsroom environment and contribute to the production of high-quality news content.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Anticipates the needs of the newsroom during breaking news.
• Commands fundamental knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture.
• Takes direction in fast paced situations.
• Receives assignment and guidance from Executive Producer or Line Producer to
• Research and write questions for anchors for guest segments, and exercises editorial judgment in selection of elements for segments.
• Writes copy for anchor and reporter voices for live segments/readers as well as writing for headlines and captions and feature and news packages.
• Works with editors to turn around pre-taped segments.
• Pitches and executes stories and special and feature segments.
• Edits VO/VOSOTs at the direction of the senior production team.
• Supports in production of special shows and projects as needed.
• Orders graphics and writes banners for assigned news-related stories and segments.
• Pulls specific video and soundbites.
• Coordinates video, graphics and soundbites with the control room team during segments.
• Communicates with anchors and correspondents on segments.
• Works with Digital Line Producers and editors to clean up and update segments after they air.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years experience writing copy for network, cable, and/or local TV news in a major market.
• Background in journalism and TV, including strong news judgment & critical thinking skills.
• Must be flexible and available for on-call shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required in a 24-hour news operation.
• Impeccable grammar and spelling, experience in news writing and feature taped packages, and ability to pass a comprehensive CBS News writing test.

Additional Qualifications
• Strong communication skills and ability to advise production assistants and junior staff in writing and editing broadcast copy.
• Superior news judgment.
• Command of AP style and broadcast writing.
• Detail oriented with ability to work and write calmly and efficiently in high stress, intense deadline, live TV environment.
• Be able to multi-task and handle multiple assignments for regular programming as well as rolling breaking news coverage.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge of ENPS preferred.
• A deep understanding of political news.
• Strong understanding of digital and social media. Knowledge and an enthusiasm for the future of digital media.