Associate Producer

Fox•Atlanta, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

FOX 5 Atlanta is looking for a driven, detail-oriented Associate Producer to join their news team. This role involves writing stories, building visual graphics, coordinating live field coverage, and distributing content across linear broadcast, streaming, website, and social media platforms. The position is ideal for someone who thrives under deadline pressure and wants to build a career in TV news.

Requirements

Proven skill in writing conversational broadcast copy with visual storytelling elements under daily deadline pressure.
Exceptional command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Experience with (or quick ability to learn) newsroom systems including iNews, BitCentral, Chyron LUCI/Axis, Spark CMS, and Slack.
Clear, effective, and polite communication skills when interacting with news sources, field crews, and the public.
A flexible mindset ready to adapt to breaking news and shifting station priorities.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of producing or newsgathering experience at a commercial television station is preferred.
Experience editing video segments for broadcast is a strong plus.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

Craft clean, conversational scripts and build dynamic graphic elements for daily newscasts and streaming broadcasts on tight deadlines.
Assist in the control room during live newscasts, coordinating live shots, field talk-backs, and breaking news coverage.
Create and adapt news content for mobile, web (Spark CMS), and social platforms to engage the digital audience.
Support field communications, schedule interviews, and organize package shoots as needed.
Work on-site at the station to ensure seamless integration with news, production, and digital teams.