Associate Producer

Responsibilities

• Write and support line producers for assigned newscasts.
• Fill-in produce as needed.
• Manage and create graphics for assigned stories and update them as needed.
• Research, confirm, and update local, state, national and international stories through multiple sources including websites, FOX & Nexstar services, wires, and social media.
• Determine placement of stories in the newscast and advise producer on story format changes.
• Help plan future segments, topics, guests, and story ideas.
• Post links to the Fox 5/KUSI website.
• Aid assignment desk in making calls to confirm story details.
• Maintain social media presence.
• Additional duties including basic video editing as necessary.

Requirements/Job Skills

• Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and deadlines.
• Must have solid news judgment.
• Must be a consistent and accurate writer.
• Must interact positively and productively with others and take feedback.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
• Must be technically nimble to take advantage of newsroom resources.
• Must be flexible with schedule and fill-in different shifts, weekends, holidays as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a working newsroom either as a writer or production assistant.

Pay

Comp starting at $22+ hr commensurate with experience and skill level