Associate Producer / Writer, Americas Newsroom

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
America's Newsroom is looking for a motivated and creative Associate Producer/ Writer! As an Associate Producer/Writer, you will write scripts on a wide variety of news topics. You have exceptional script writing skills and impeccable grammar. Your news judgment is exemplary and you have knowledge of and passion for current events and politics. You will need to work well under constant deadline pressure.

You will be assigned the following shift: Monday - Friday 6AM EST - 2PM EST

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Write scripts for America's Newsroom
• Work with various show producers and anchors to write voice overs, manage live shots, handle guest segments and write snappy teases
• Create production elements for scripts, including tape and graphics
• Identify News, select video and sound bites, oversee editing, conduct interviews and write stories for television and the internet
• Coordinate video and graphics elements for your stories
• Stay on top of latest editorial information, and communicate changes in a fast-paced atmosphere

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• At least 3+ years of major market newsroom experience
• Exceptional script writing skills, news judgement, and grammar
• Superior understanding of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media networks and applications
• Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics and current events
• Substantial control room and breaking news experience
• Working knowledge of iNews, VIZ, and desktop editing preferred
• Flexibility to work day/night/weekend shifts as news requires it
• Team-player attitude paired with the ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
• Excellent comprehension of geopolitical climate and current events

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmk9xv-18-223-106-232-42 in your application.