NewsNation Associate Producer Prime Weekends (New York)

NewsNation is looking for aSegmentProducerto work on the networks flagship weekend primetime newscast.

The Associate Producerrole works with showproducers to write guestsegments including script writing visual element gathering and graphicsrequests. TheSegmentProduceralso pitches story and guest ideas as a key part of their role.

NewsNation Prime focuses on news of the day breaking news and long-form investigations deep dives and in-depth conversations with leaders and lawmakers. NewsNation Prime also focuses on Pulse of America bookings speaking with real Americans from across the country about what they are seeing and facing shining a spotlight on the under-told stories across the country. Candidates must have excellent organizational skills be effective communicators be detail-oriented be solid broadcast writers and work well under deadline pressure.

NewsNation stands out in a competitive news environment by storytelling in a dynamic visually forward way. What can NewsNation do to storytell in a way that gives our viewers something more key takeaways and brings them back next time

The position is based in our New York office.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Pitch stories daily.

Identify top-tier guests andsegments that help NewsNation stand out.

Write organize and produce scripts and elements for show and interviewsegments.

Monitor the latest news and locate people images and sound editorial information via Twitter Facebook Instagram Dataminr YouTube and other platforms.

Find reliable guests/witnesses quickly during breaking news situations.

Perform other duties as assigned the by ExecutiveProducerand SeniorProduceror network leadership.

Requirements & Skills:

Five or more years experience in national or major-market news

Bachelors degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field.

Must exhibit strong news judgment and editorial sensibilities

Strong broadcast newswriting skills arerequired

Must be able to create dynamic graphic and video elements

Must be self-directing self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people

Must interact well with on-air talent news managers videographers production digital and engineering staff

Should be able to handle stress including short deadlines

Should be able to 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: $65000 to 75000(per experience)

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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