Associate News Producer

Key Responsibilities

• Write assigned stories in a clear, creative broadcast style
• Affiliate with Producers with story selection, rundowns, timing, and show flow
• Attend editorial meetings and contribute story ideas
• Monitor wires, scanners, local news sources, and beat calls
• Cook up live shots, interviews, and field crews as needed
• Help determine story placement and format (VO, VOSOT, pkg, reader)
• Support breaking news coverage under tight deadlines
• Affiliate with posting content to digital platforms and supporting Digital Producers

Decision-Making & Collaboration

• Affiliate with Producers in editorial and production decisions
• Work closely with reporters, photographers, and production staff
• Flag legal, technical, or content concerns to management
• Contribute ideas for improving newscast quality and workflow

Qualifications

• Strong writing and organizational skills for television news
• Ability to work under daily deadline pressure
• Familiarity with newsroom computer systems or ability to learn quickly
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Prior television news or deadline-driven experience preferred
• College coursework or degree in Journalism or related field preferred (high school diploma required)
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Work Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Newsroom operates 24/7; schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage
• Must be available for breaking news as needed
• Ability to lift and carry news equipment when required

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Contribution
• Holiday Pay

Work Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Must be available for breaking news as needed
• Ability to lift and carry news equipment when required