Description

NewsNation is looking for an associate producer to join the show team producing its weekend morning show. The associate producer is a key part of the team completing crucial preproduction and live show production tasks. The position is based at the network's offices in New York. There are early morning / overnight hours required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Pitch stories and segment ideas regularly

- Assist in preparing and executing live, compelling television newscasts

- Produce segments with reporters in the field, including scripting and gathering elements

- Select strongest possible elements to help best tell stories

- Pre-interview guests, fact-checking scripts

- Involvement in all daily show procedures, assisting production team in all stages of production

- Work closely with producers, editors, and graphics team to edit video and prepare graphics

- Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership

Requirements & Skills:

• Minimum 2 years TV or streaming news experience including internships

• Knowledge and experience editing video

• Knowledge of ENPS preferred

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)

• Commitment to being a self-starter who proactively seeks out tasks and opportunities for growth

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Characteristics

• Excellent knowledge of current events and politics

• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure

• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail

• Must thrive in a collaborative work environment

Salary Range: (per experience) $65,000-80,000

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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