WGA Associate Producer

Paramount•New York, NY

2d•$78,135 - $78,700•Onsite

About The Position

We have an ongoing hiring need for Associate Producers based at our Broadcast Center in New York City. We are continuously reviewing candidates who have a foundational understanding of a news control room and a strong passion for news and storytelling. All applicants will be reviewed and considered for current openings as well as upcoming opportunities as they become available. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced newsroom environment and contribute to the production of high-quality news content.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
3+ years experience writing copy for network, cable, and/or local TV news in a major market.
Background in journalism and TV, including strong news judgment & critical thinking skills.
Must be flexible and available for on-call shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required in a 24-hour news operation.
Impeccable grammar and spelling, experience in news writing and feature taped packages, and ability to pass a comprehensive CBS News writing test.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills and ability to advise production assistants and junior staff in writing and editing broadcast copy.
Superior news judgment.
Command of AP style and broadcast writing.
Detail oriented with ability to work and write calmly and efficiently in high stress, intense deadline, live TV environment.
Be able to multi-task and handle multiple assignments for regular programming as well as rolling breaking news coverage.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Knowledge of ENPS preferred.
A deep understanding of political news.
Strong understanding of digital and social media. Knowledge and an enthusiasm for the future of digital media.

Responsibilities

Anticipates the needs of the newsroom during breaking news.
Commands fundamental knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture.
Takes direction in fast paced situations.
Receives assignment and guidance from Executive Producer or Line Producer.
Researches and writes questions for anchors for guest segments, and exercises editorial judgment in selection of elements for segments.
Writes copy for anchor and reporter voices for live segments/readers as well as writing for headlines and captions and feature and news packages.
Works with editors to turn around pre-taped segments.
Pitches and executes stories and special and feature segments.
Edits VO/VOSOTs at the direction of the senior production team.
Supports in production of special shows and projects as needed.
Orders graphics and writes banners for assigned news-related stories and segments.
Pulls specific video and soundbites.
Coordinates video, graphics and soundbites with the control room team during segments.
Communicates with anchors and correspondents on segments.
Works with Digital Line Producers and editors to clean up and update segments after they air.