Associate News Producer (PT)

WISC-TV; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WISC-TV is seeking a part-time Associate News Producer to join our ambitious newsroom in Madison. You will write compelling stories for daily live newscasts and digital platforms, and edit video using Adobe Premiere while collaborating with producers on rundowns and content presentation.

You’ll time live shows from the production booth and work with multimedia reporters to package stories for viewers. A journalism background or current study in related fields is preferred, with training provided.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism or current student in related fields preferred but not required.
• Ability to write for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Passion for visual storytelling and getting best-looking video on air.
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere and willingness to learn Ross Inception.
• Strong attention to detail and collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling stories for daily live television newscasts and digital/social platforms.
• Edit video content for newscasts using Adobe Premiere.
• Collaborate with producers on rundowns, story placement, and content presentation.
• Time live shows directly from the production booth.
• Work with multimedia reporters and photographers to package meaningful stories.

Skills

Writing for TV and digital

Video storytelling

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS in journalism or student in related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Ross Inception

Job description

WISC-TV/Channel3000.com is searching for a part-time (20 hours/week) Associate News Producer to join our team of ambitious journalists. We are looking for an emerging leader ready to help deliver high-quality, high-energy newscasts. We will fully train you and provide all the resources you need to succeed!

News 3 Now produces over 40 hours of television news a week. We are a digital stronghold, embracing coverage through our app, social media, website, and streaming video channels. As part of Morgan Murphy Media—a family-owned company committed to quality journalism since 1890,we hold ourselves to an expectation of excellence, having won five national Edward R. Murrow Awards in recent years.

What You’ll Do

• Write compelling stories for both daily live television newscasts and our digital/social platforms.
• Edit video content for newscasts using Adobe Premiere.
• Collaborate with producers on daily rundowns, story placement, and creative content presentation.
• Time live shows directly from our production booth.
• Work with multimedia reporters and photographers to package meaningful stories for our viewers.

What You’ll Bring

• A strong desire to learn writing in both broadcast and digital formats.
• A passion for visual storytelling and an eye for getting the best-looking video on the air.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn Adobe Premiere and Ross Inception.
• An open mind, sharp attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.
• Education: A BA/BS in journalism (or a related field), or currently being a student in these fields, is preferred but not required.

WISC-TV is an equal-opportunity employer.