Associate Producer, America Reports

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
America Reports is looking for a talented, organized, and motivated Associate Producer who has a natural curiosity of news and politics. The Associate Producer will work directly with one of our key anchors assisting in setting up interviews, obtaining information, and logging material for news highlights. You must be able to work well under deadline pressure, have stellar communication skills, and have the drive to win.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pitch and develop unique and compelling stories that meet all required editorial standards
• Watch events and log material with the goal of identifying news highlights and flagging news developments
• Stay on top of the latest editorial information and communicate changes to anchor and managers in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Perform research, find, cut, and produce elements, and write scripts as needed
• Search VIZ and Dalet to find file, day-of and event video
• Coordinate daily story development and report to the senior and executive producers in New York

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 3-5 years of experience in television production
• Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international politics
• Keen understanding of how to set up interviews and gather news
• Being a self-starter who can work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis and especially in breaking news environment
• Flexibility and ability to work early mornings, nights, overnights, and weekends, and be open to travel

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a relevant field
• Familiarity with iNews, Dalet, and VIZ

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzo15q-3-144-172-115-42 in your application.