Associate News Producer

MFI Technologies Incorporated; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

CBS Newspath is seeking an Associate News Producer with a strong commitment to journalism to coordinate news production and newsgathering operations for its overnight Desk team. This position helps manage the network's response to breaking news and responds to video and editorial requests from CBS broadcasts, owned stations, affiliates and clients.

Excellent people/customer service skills are required. The AP is also responsible for clipping and publishing Newspath video and scripts and

Qualifications

• Requires strong editorial judgement and excellent writing skills.
• Must have strong editing skills (Avid preferred).
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Focus on multi-media content.
• Understanding TV newsgathering and transmission technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate news production and newsgathering for overnight Desk team.
• Help manage network response to breaking news.
• Respond to video and editorial requests from CBS broadcasts, owned stations, affiliates and clients.
• Clip and publish Newspath video and scripts; assist in transmission of live/edited video and packages.

Skills

Editorial judgement

Writing skills

Editing skills

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Multimedia content

TV newsgathering knowledge

Education

Broadcast journalism degree

Job description

CBS Newspath is seeking an Associate Producer with a strong commitment to journalism to coordinate news production and newsgathering operations for its overnight Desk team. This position helps manage the network's response to breaking news and responds to video and editorial requests from CBS broadcasts, owned stations, affiliates and clients. Excellent people/customer service skills are required. The AP is also responsible for clipping and publishing Newspath video and scripts and assisting in the transmission and distribution of live video, edited video and correspondent packages.

Associate News Producer

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• 3 years local and/or network TV news experience or show producer experience preferred.
• Requires strong editorial judgement & excellent writing skills.
• Strong editing skills a must. Avid preferable.
• Requires highly developed relationship building skills.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a dynamic, quickly-changing environment is essential.
• A focus on multi-media content is required.
• Understanding TV newsgathering and transmission technology.
• Knowledge of regional television markets and station relationships a plus.
• Degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred.

Compensation: $66,300 - $67,000 /year USD