Part-time Associate Producer

KHBS/KHOG 40/29 & THE ARKANSAS CW; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local television station in Rogers, Arkansas is seeking a Part-time Local News Associate Producer. In this entry-level role, you will assist in producing newscasts, writing stories, creating graphics, and researching information. This position offers a valuable opportunity to start a career in journalism and requires strong writing and social media skills. You will work closely with producers and other newsroom staff to deliver compelling news content across various platforms, including digital and social media.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills essential for daily newscasts and digital content.
• Experience with social media platforms for content production.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Write copy for daily newscasts and edit videos.
• Assist producers and reporters with research.
• Collaborate with various newsroom staff and managers.
• Produce content for digital platforms.
• Research and write stories for television and online.
• Make follow-up calls for story information.

Skills

Familiarity with social media

Writing and verbal skills

Ability to work on deadlines

Job description

Local News Associate Producer (Entry Level)

40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR. has an opening for a Part‑time Associate Producer. You will assist producers in all aspects of producing a newscast. This will include writing stories, creating graphics, researching information, and using video. Associate Producers also help make phone calls to gather information about stories. In addition to writing for our broadcasts, our associate producers are also assigned to write/post stories daily to our website and social media sites and have writing and tape editing skills. You will report to the News Director. This is a wonderful opportunity if you are looking to get your foot in the door and get started in a career in journalism.

Responsibilities

• Write copy for daily newscasts and edit videos
• Assist producers and reporters with research
• Collaborate with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors, production staff and news managers
• Understand social media and be able to produce content on our digital platforms
• Research and write stories for television and digital platforms
• Make follow up calls and beat calls

Requirements

• Familiarity with social media
• Writing and verbal skills
• Work on deadlines
• Related military experience will be considered

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About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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