Associate News Producer

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

Your Day-to-Day:
• Exercise editorial judgment in selection of content
• Write copy for anchor and reporter voices for live segments/readers as well as writing for feature and news packages
• Research and write questions for anchors for guest segments
• Write banners and quotes during breaking news
• Work with editors to turn around pre-taped segments
• Write and customize copy for anchor and reporter voices for live segments/readers as well as writing for feature and news packages
• Pitch & execute special, feature & recurring segments
• Support the development and production of digital media exclusive programming, writing and producing assigned features and cover stories
• Edit shows in accordance with our rights clearances
• Support special shows and projects as needed
• Production of our multimedia content for distribution to all digital platforms including mobile.
• Produces live and recorded segments including, but not limited to:
• Writing scripts and questions
• Designing and writing copy for graphics (including banners and full screens)
• Pulling specific video and soundbites
• Directing control room team during segments
• Coordinating with correspondents, guests, and anchors to inform them on segment subject matter
• Monitors live events and produces copy during breaking news;
• Gathers elements during breaking news;
• Pitches and executes stories
• Produces sponsored segments, including coordinating with sales and originals teams on deliverables
• Writes headlines and captions for segments to be posted online
• Works with Digital Line Producers and editors to clean up and update segments after they air
• May also perform the responsibilities of Digital Associates.
• Available for early morning, nights, weekends, holidays - this is a 24-hour network

QUALIFICATIONS:

What you bring to the team:

You have -
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in broadcast and digital
• A minimum of 1 year experience in the control room
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, deal with intense deadline pressure and continually react to breaking news with smart programming and creative storytelling
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with different departments
• Time management skills
• Familiarity and working knowledge of digital video production-related techniques and online content management
• You are a self-starter who supports the shows with regard to video and graphics, while also taking direction from producers and senior producers.
• Available for early morning, nights, weekends, holidays - this is a 24-hour network
• You must be a team player with, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task

You might also have -
• Knowledge about social media and the competitive digital news environment
• Familiarity with ENPS
• Basic video editing skills
• Experience shooting video also a plus.
• This is a position covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the WGA-E

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5x41r-13-58-252-8-42 in your application.