Associate Producer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Newsmax Media, Inc. is seeking a skilled news producer in New York, NY, with at least 3 years of experience in national or large market television. The role includes managing live segments, writing scripts, and ensuring editorial accuracy under tight deadlines. A Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism is required. Benefits include a competitive salary between $63k and $72k, health insurance, 401(k) with a match, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in national or large market local TV news required.
• Experience in control room and breaking news situations is essential.
• Ability to produce content and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage live shots and guest segments with producers.
• Write engaging and accurate scripts, voice overs, and teases.
• Research stories, verify facts, and oversee video graphics.

Skills

National TV news experience

Control room experience

Strong writing skills

Team-player attitude

Understanding of politics and current events

Education

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

Job description

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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