Job Description
NewsNation - Associate Producer, On Balance (Washington, DC)
NewsNation Associate Producer, On Balance (Washington, DC)
NewsNation is looking for an associate producer to join our producing team for the daily program anchored by Chief Washington Anchor Leland Vittert. The Associate Producer is responsible for contributing ideas, writing stories and segments, compiling elements to support those stories, and organizing them within an energetic and memorable broadcast. We are looking for detail-oriented creatives who are dedicated to knowing news stories from the inside out with a unique eye and ability to highlight fresh and innovative angles and perspective. The position is based at the network's offices in Washington, DC.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Conduct research and pitch stories
• Gather editorial elements including video, audio and user-generated content
• Build and copy edit graphics and banners
• Write scripts
• Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Producer or Senior Producer
Requirements & Skills:
• Two or more years of experience in national or major-market news
• BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
• Strong writing skills required
• Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements
• Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people.
• Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
• Detail-oriented excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
• Exhibit strong news judgment
• Handle stress, including short deadlines
• Work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
• Perform other tasks as assigned by news management.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000
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