ASSOCIATE NEWS PRODUCER

To qualify, you must have a can-do attitude, an eagerness to learn, and a working knowledge of how writing for ear is different than writing for the eye. You'll collaborate with a team that thrives on growing our broadcasts. This is all about training and creating momentum as you start your professional journey. You’ll grow your professional skillset, learning how to edit video, produce newscasts, create digital and social content and assist with gathering news in the field.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Work with News Managers, producers and anchors to create and execute newscasts
 -Participate in daypart editorial meetings, evaluating potential lead stories
- Select, showcase and write local, regional, national and international content for newscast presentation.
- Makes graphics, maps and lower thirds for newscast stories.
- Collaborate with directors for clean production to increase studio storytelling
- Write copy for web and edits video for playback
- Shoot video in the field, and interact with viewers via phone and email

Qualifications/Requirements:

This is considered an entry level opportunity. You'll need a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to collaborate.

Also helpful:

   - An internship in a commercial newsroom
   - Knowledge of video editing and scripting software
   - Experience with web and social platforms