Associate Producer/Writer

MFI Technologies Incorporated; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Outnumbered is seeking a motivated and creative Freelance Associate Producer/Writer to craft compelling and conversational copy on a wide variety of news topics. You will bring exceptional scriptwriting, impeccable grammar, and strong news judgment, with knowledge and passion for current events and politics, and ability to perform under deadline pressure.

The role requires experience in major market newsrooms, familiarity with social media platforms, control room/breaking news exposure, and

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of major market newsroom experience.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling and conversational copy on a wide variety of news topics.
• Meet tight deadlines under constant deadline pressure.

Skills

Scriptwriting

News judgment

Grammar

Social media savvy

Deadline pressure

Geopolitical awareness

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

iNews

VIZ

Desktop editing

Job description

Outnumbered is looking for a motivated and creative Freelance Associate Producer/Writer! As a Freelance Associate Producer/Writer, you will write compelling and conversational copy on a wide variety of news topics. You have exceptional scriptwriting skills and impeccable grammar. Your news judgment is exemplary and you have knowledge of and passion for current events and politics. You will need to work well under constant deadline pressure.

Associate Producer/Writer

Role Type

Freelance

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of major market newsroom experience
• Exceptional script writing skills, news judgment, and grammar
• Superior understanding of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media networks and applications
• Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics and current events
• Substantial control room and breaking news experience
• Working knowledge of iNews, VIZ, and desktop editing preferred
• Flexibility to work day/night/weekend shifts as news requires it
• Team-player attitude paired with the ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
• Excellent comprehension of geopolitical climate and current events
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience