Associate Producer/Writer

This is a Freelance Job

DESCRIPTION:
The Faulkner Focus is looking for a creative, thorough, and hardworking Associate Producer/Writer. As an Associate Producer/Writer, you will be responsible for writing correct, concise scripts that tell an engaging story. You will be responsible for contributing to the selection of elements for scripts in a collaborative team environment. You're well versed in politics, domestic and foreign policy, cultural issues & current events - and innately curious about everything else.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Write stories, guest intros, teases, and banners
• Be nimble and able to quickly change/update stories as news breaks and new elements become available.
• Have excellent time-management skills, hit the ground running each morning and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Be ready to take on additional stories as news warrants and contribute in the control room during breaking news
• Pitch unique guests, stories, and segments
• Conduct in-depth research on your stories and news of the day
• Select/suggest elements such as sound, video, and graphics to help tell a story and work with video/elements PA's
• Additional responsibilities based on your unique talents/abilities

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 2+ years of prior television (or similar) experience
• Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events
• Familiarity with popular influencers, outlets, columnists, commentators, and opinion makers
• Ability to work collaboratively with others under intense deadline pressure
• Ability to work independently and proactively make smart decisions
• Ability to work weekends and overnight hours
• Ability to be creative and think 'outside the box'
• Willingness to listen, learn and grow from constructive criticism
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience