NewsNation Associate Producer, Katie Pavlich Tonight (Washington, DC or New York, NY)
The Hill
Job Summary
NewsNation is seeking a hardworking, creative, and proactive Associate Producer for a daily show. Responsibilities include pitching story ideas, researching topics, gathering video and other elements, writing editorial copy, and assisting with live segments. The role requires organizing content in an energetic and memorable way for broadcasts and is based in Washington, DC or New York, NY.
Must Have
- Pitch story ideas
- Research production topics using Internet, video archives, and other sources
- Gather elements: video, stills, user generated content
- Make graphics requests when needed
- Write editorial copy
- Assist in preparing and executing live correspondent hits or guests segments
- Fill-in as newscast line producer when assigned
- Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management
- Three to five years' experience in national or major-market television news
- BA/BS degree or equivalent in journalism or related field
Perks & Benefits
- Medical insurance (multiple plan options)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid Parental leave
- Life insurance
Job Description
NewsNation Associate Producer, Katie Pavlich Tonight (Washington, DC or New York, NY)
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NewsNation is looking for hardworking, creative, and proactive associate producers to work on a daily show on the network. The NewsNation Associate Producer is responsible for contributing story ideas, writing stories and segments, compiling elements to support those stories, and organizing them within an energetic and memorable way for the respective broadcasts. The position is based at the network's offices in Washington, DC or New York, NY.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Pitches story ideas
- Researches production topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
- Gathers elements: video, stills, user generated content
- Makes graphics requests when needed
- Writes editorial copy
- Assist in preparing and executing live correspondent hits or guests segments
- Fill-in as newscast line producer when assigned
- Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management
Requirements & Skills:
- Three to five year's experience in national or major-market television news
- BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
- Strong writing skills required
- Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements
- Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
- Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
- Exhibit strong news judgment
- Handle stress, including short deadlines
- Work at a computer for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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