Associate Producer

Job Description

Part-time Associate Producer

WPBF 25 News, the Hearst owned ABC affiliate in the West Palm Beach market, has an opening for a highly skilled, ambitious, hardworking Part-Time Associate Producer to work in our newsroom. The qualified candidate will assist producers in all aspects of producing a newscast. This will include writing stories, creating graphics, researching information, and using video. Associate Producers also assist in making phone calls to gather information about stories. In addition to writing for our broadcasts, our Associate Producers are also assigned to write/post stories digital and social media sites. 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:
• Researching and writing stories for our newscasts and digital platforms
• Assist producers and reporters with research
• Communicate effectively with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors, production staff and news managers
• Understand social media and be able to produce content on our digital platforms.
• Making follow up calls and beat calls
• Operate the Teleprompter
• In-person attendance is required

Qualifications Requirements:
• Familiarity with social media
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of ENPS is a plus

Education:
• Bachelor's Degree required with an emphasis in communications or journalism or equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) preferred.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpxemx-3-143-9-115-42 in your application.