Associate Producer

Job Description

Associate Producer

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER (P/T) - WMTV
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WMTV:
We work hard and take pride in getting it right. WMTV received four 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow awards, including the top honor of ''Overall Excellence.'' The news team was also honored with four back-to-back ''News Operation of the Year'' awards by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (for coverage airing in 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019). We were also a finalist for the coveted NAB Leadership Foundation's 2021 and 2022 Service to America Award. Madison is consistently named one of the best places to live in America-- it's a great place to live, work and play! We are just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago, and 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Job Summary/Description:
WMTV 15 News in Madison, Wisconsin, has an immediate opening for a part-time, associate producer. This is an entry-level position and an opportunity to get your foot in the door while learning from the best journalists in the market.
Duties include assisting our newscast and digital content producers in planning daily news coverage, editing videos for newscasts, and writing for our TV newscasts and digital platforms, including wmtv15news.com and our social media platforms. You may also be tapped to research story ideas for special projects, research and file open records requests for investigative reports, and/or co-produce and edit our podcasts. Successful APs have also learned how to produce newscasts and report as an MMJ.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above
Qualification/Requirements:
* This is a part-time position capped at 28 hours a week.
* Must be available to work 3-4 shifts per week, including evenings and weekends.
* The ideal candidate will have completed or be working towards a degree in Journalism or Communications or another related field.
* A previous internship or related experience in journalism is a plus.
* Must have a responsible social media presence.
* Must have a desire to win, and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback.
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WMTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-23oxm7-3-131-37-237-42 in your application.