Part-time Associate Producer

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A media company seeks a Local News Associate Producer to assist with producing newscasts. Duties include writing scripts, editing video content, and researching stories for both TV and digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have strong writing and verbal skills, familiarity with social media, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This entry-level position offers a great opportunity to start a career in journalism in Rogers, Arkansas.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

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 digital media.
• Make follow-up and beat calls.

Skills

Writing skills

Verbal skills

Social media familiarity

Research skills

Deadline management

Job description

Local News Associate Producer (Entry Level)

40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR. has an opening for an 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

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.