Associate Producer

WPLG, Inc; Pembroke Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WPLG, Inc in Pembroke Park, FL is seeking an Associate Producer to oversee the complete preparation of the daily newscast, including writing stories and coordinating with reporters, executive producers, the assignment desk, and the production team.

The successful candidate will manage in- newsroom coordination, contribute to editorial decisions using current events knowledge, and write scripts to support on-air delivery. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of television news
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
• 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

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 process; write scripts

Skills

Television news knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Flexible hours

Fast-paced environment

Writing stories

Editorial coordination

Script writing

News computer knowledge

Education

College degree in journalism or broadcasting preferred

Tools

Newsroom software

Job description

2025-2026/43 Associate Producer

As of September 24, 2026

Job Listing: Associate Producer

Responsibilities:

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.

Chris Schenk

Executive Producer

WPLG/TV

3401 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd.

Pembroke Park, FL 33023

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No phone calls please.