Associate Producer

Fox • Seattle, WA

1d • $28 - $33

About The Position

The Associate Producer will assist newscasts in many ways including day-to-day pre-production tasks including story pitches and development, research and script writing, assisting in the control room, as well as post-production tasks including social video editing and graphics production.

Requirements

• Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under daily pressure and successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Radio/TV, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writes stories for broadcast, web and social as assigned.
• Creates graphics and other preproduction elements.
• Views video and chooses sound.
• Acts as liaison to Reporters in the field by providing research and material as requested.
• Fills in for Producers as assigned.
• Stays informed of current news, actively gathering information online and in partnership with the assignment desk.
• Reports to work to assist with Newscasts outside the normal work schedule at times of severe weather conditions and/or breaking news.
• Meets all scheduling and content deadlines.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings.
• Demonstrate responsibility for all equipment issued by FOX.
• Comply with all FOX Corporate computer requirements.
• Comply with all FOX Corporate and station policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level