Part-time Associate Producer

Hearst Television, Inc.; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Television in Rogers, AR is seeking a Local News Associate Producer (Entry Level) to support production of daily newscasts. This part-time position involves writing stories, creating graphics, researching information, and using video, with opportunities to contribute to digital platforms.

You will write copy for newscasts, edit video, and collaborate with journalists and production staff. Strong writing, verbal skills, and ability to meet deadlines are essential; experience with social

Qualifications

• Familiarity with social media, writing and verbal skills.
• Ability to work on deadlines and gather information.
• Experience with researching and writing for television and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write copy for daily newscasts and edit videos.
• Assist producers and reporters with research.
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, photographers and production staff.
• Produce content for social media and digital platforms.
• Research and write stories for television and digital platforms.

Skills

Writing

Verbal communication

Deadline-driven

Social media familiarity

Research

Tools

Video editing

Graphics creation

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.