Associate Producer

Job Description

Associate Producer - PT

KOLR10/FOX49 in Springfield, MO is seeking an ambitious, hardworking Part-time Associate Producer to join our news team. The qualified candidate will assist producers and anchors with writing stories, creating graphics, researching information and editing video. Associate Producers also assist in making phone calls to gather information about stories. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and writing skills. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to get his or her foot in the door and get started in a career in journalism.

Job Responsibilities
• Assist in writing and editing stories for daily newscasts
• Contribute ideas for stories and segments
• Build newscast segments and story graphics
• Help coordinate breaking news coverage
• Assist producers and anchors with research
• Making beat calls to local law enforcement and agencies

Requirements & Skills
• Strong writing skills
• Detail oriented
• Handle stress and deadlines
• Exhibit strong news judgment and journalistic integrity
• Communicate effectively with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, production staff and news managers.
• Have an understanding of social media and be able to produce content on our digital platforms.
• In-person attendance is required.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqpenm-18-221-187-121-42 in your application.