About the Role
Associate Producer for Elizabeth Vargas Reports at NewsNation. This role contributes story ideas, compiles elements, and assists in building engaging live segments and packages across various news topics.
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
- Assists in preparing and executing live correspondent hits or guest's segments
- Performs other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management
Requirements
- Experience in national or major-market television news preferred
- BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
- Strong writing skills are required
- Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements
- Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work well 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
Skills
- Writing skills
- Graphic creation
- Video element creation
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Grammar
- Analytical skills
- News judgment
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Commensurate with experience
Education Level
- BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $66,300 – $74,000
Benefits
- Medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid Parental leave
- Life insurance
- 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
About the Company
- NewsNation is a news organization.
