Associate Producer, Weekends

Job Description

The NewsNation Associate Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, writing stories and segments, compiling elements to support those stories, and organizing them within an energetic and memorable way for the respective broadcasts. This position supports both NewsNation's weekend newscasts and the show's morning show several days a week. The Associate Producer will also work with the Executive Producer, Producer, and talent to solve problems and ensure well-crafted stories make it to air.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assists in writing and production of broadcast segments
• Contributes to the editorial process and makes solid decisions in breaking news situations
• Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts
• Fill-in as newscast producer when assigned
• Executes strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices
• Writes, produces and edits material that appeals to target audiences
• Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources

Requirements & Skills:
• 3-5 years experience in national or major-market television news
• BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
• Strong writing skills required
• Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements
• Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
• Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
• Exhibit strong news judgment
• Handle stress, including short deadlines
• Work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
• Perform other tasks as assigned by news management

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1j5x0-18-216-237-210-42 in your application.