An Associate Producer at News 9 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture.

Job Summary: As an Associate Producer, you are responsible for writing and distributing news scripts, editing video for newscasts, designing basic graphics for newscasts, and operating the teleprompter as well as other related activities in order to produce the highest quality newscasts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting in creating and recording graphics for newscasts.
• Video editing for news stories.
• Searching video/script archives for file video and information.
• Producing line-up and layout of newscasts, downloading video from servers, and taking video feeds.
• Checking program logs and preparing breaks.
• Operating script printers and distributing scripts and rundowns for newscasts and breaking news.
• Responsible for coordination with other departments.

Job Schedule: This is a part-time position. Ability to work rotating shifts and 24-hour on call availability. Must be flexible to schedule changes.

Essential Qualities:

• Humble: A habit of sharing successes, putting the team first, and working for the good of the team. A “we” not “me” attitude. The ability to give and receive constructive criticism. Observe and employ the Golden Rule.
• Hungry: Exhibit a strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
• Smart: The virtue of being interpersonally smart about the interactions and relationships of those you encounter.
• Positive Attitude: Exhibited by focusing on opportunities not problems, see the glass as half-full not half-empty.
• Sense of Urgency: How we react and respond.

Skills and Requirements:

• BS degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications, or related field. Related experience will be evaluated by Company management and may be substituted on the basis of two years of experience equals one year of education.
• Newsroom internship experience preferred.
• Accurate and comprehensive writing skills as well as good communication skills.
• Knowledge of personal computers and ability to learn new systems.
• Link of work and writing samples required.
• Capable of handling the physical and mental requirements including:
  • ability to verbally communicate in English
  • ability to read computer monitor information (words and data)
  • ability to hear detailed spoken word
  • ability to remain sedentary and to travel to work location
  • ability to perform manual dexterity tasks with hands, fingers
  • ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason, and write
  • ability to perform under emotional stress
  • ability to work rotating shifts and be on 24-hour call