Associate Producer

Job Description

KPIX 5 is looking for an associate producer who will innovate and help create compelling newscasts

tailored for a sophisticated audience.
Overview and Responsibilities
• Associate producer will write and edit content, pitch story ideas, produce segments, write teases, booth segments.
• Serve as the fill-in producer as needed and assist producers with the production of broadcast and streaming newscasts.
• Responsible for producing shows and segments with a sense of urgency, energy and pacing.
• Respond aggressively to breaking news.
• Make editorial and content decisions in accordance with department guidelines and standards.
• Write news stories and teases in a straightforward, active voice, conversational style, with accurate grammar and spelling
• Optimally coordinate with field crews and editors
• Build news graphics
• Edit video to station standards making accurate use of shot sequences
• Monitor news wires, social media, and feed sources for updated information
• IBEW union membership is required.

Basic Qualifications
• At least 2 years line producing with a consistent track record.
• The personal and professional maturity to direct and lead a staff of experienced reporters,
• writers and editors.
• Excellent writing and production skills.
• Eagerness to incorporate new media strategies and technologies.
• Desktop editing required.
• Related College degree and/or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit at desk for long periods of time and operate keyboard.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $75,000.00 - 90,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnykko-18-223-125-219-42 in your application.