Associate Producer

Local10; Pembroke Park (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wplg is seeking a seasoned News Producer to oversee the complete preparation of newscasts. You will write stories, coordinate with reporters, executive producers, assignment desk staff and the production department, and help run the control room.

Use current events knowledge to participate in editorial decisions and craft scripts. The role requires 3–5 years of experience in a commercial news operation, a journalism or broadcasting degree is preferred, and flexibility for nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a writer or producer in a commercial news operation.
• College degree in journalism or broadcasting preferred.
• News knowledge and strong interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete preparation of newscast, including writing stories and coordinating with reporters, executive producers, assignment desk staff and production department.
• Coordinate the program in the control room and participate in editorial decisions using current events knowledge.
• Write scripts and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced newsroom.

Skills

News writing

Editorial coordination

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Newsroom software

Job description

Oversee the complete preparation of newscast including writing stories and coordinating with: reporters, executive producers, assignment desk staff and production department. The producer will also coordinate the program in the control room. Must be able to use knowledge of current events to participate in editorial process and write scripts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of television news
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-energy environment with daily deadlines and changing priorities
• 3-5 years’ experience as a writer or producer in a commercial news operation required
• College degree in journalism or broadcasting preferred
• News computer knowledge necessary

***All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting.***

***We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, or political affiliation. Any offer of employment is conditioned on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks. A valid driver’s license is required.***