Associate Producer

Newsmax Media Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental andvision

401(k) retirement plan with company4

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Newsmax Media Inc. is seeking a seasoned television producer to manage live shots and guest segments, write scripts and teases, and pitch ideas for topical coverage.

You will help identify guests, create graphics, and verify facts while coordinating with editors to ensure all elements meet editorial guidelines. The role requires strong news judgment, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and a flexible schedule including prime time and overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of national or large market local TV news experience.
• Strong control room and breaking news experience.
• Excellent writing, producing and communication skills.
• Solid news judgment and knowledge of politics, history, geography and current events.
• Team-player attitude with ability to meet tight deadlines and rapid news shifts.
• Flexibility to work prime time and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work with show producers to manage live shots and guest segments.
• Write scripts, voice overs and teases in a vibrant conversational style.
• Pitch story ideas and help identify guests and topics.
• Create production elements for scripts, including tape and graphics.
• Research stories, verify facts and organize video graphics and sound.
• Work in control room to support editorial changes and segment execution.
• Identify news, select video and sound bites, oversee editing, and conduct interviews.
• Monitor breaking news and communicate updates to the production team.
• Coordinate with reporters, editors, and production for air readiness and guidelines.

Skills

Writing

Producing

Communication

News judgment

Team player

Deadline management

Ability to work odd hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field

Job description

• Work with show producers to manage live shots and manage guest segments.
• Write scripts, voice overs and teases in a vibrant conversational style that are entertaining and accurate.
• Pitch story ideas and help identify guests and topics.
• Create production elements for scripts, including tape and graphics.
• Research stories, verify facts and organize video graphics and sound.
• Work in control room to support editorial changes and segment execution.
• Identify news, select video, and sound bites, oversee editing, and conduct interviews.
• Monitor breaking news and communicate updates to the production team.
• Coordinate with reporters, editors, and production to ensure all elements are ready for air and meet Newsmax editorial guidelines.

Position Requirements:

• At least 3 years of national or large market local TV news experience.
• Substantial control room and breaking news experience is required.
• Ability to produce content and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines seamlessly.
• Excellent writing, producing and communication skills.
• Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics, history, geography, and current events.
• Team-player attitude paired with the ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments.
• Flexibility to work prime time and overnight shifts as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Competitive salary - $63k to $72k dependent on skills and relevant experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

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