What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Producer position at WESH 2 CW18?
Job Description
Part Time Associate Producer
WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando market, has an immediate opening for an ambitious, hardworking Part-Time Associate Producer to work in our newsroom. The qualified candidate will assist producers in all aspects of producing a newscast. They will train to produce newscasts independently, and fill in produce, as needed. This will include writing stories, creating graphics, researching information, and using video. Associate Producers also assist in making phone calls to gather information about stories. In addition to writing for our broadcasts, our Associate Producers are also assigned to write/post stories daily to our digital and social media sites. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and writing skills. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who aspires to be our next Newscast Producer.
Responsibilities
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Part Time Associate Producer
WESH 2/CW18, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Orlando market, has an immediate opening for an ambitious, hardworking Part-Time Associate Producer to work in our newsroom. The qualified candidate will assist producers in all aspects of producing a newscast. They will train to produce newscasts independently, and fill in produce, as needed. This will include writing stories, creating graphics, researching information, and using video. Associate Producers also assist in making phone calls to gather information about stories. In addition to writing for our broadcasts, our Associate Producers are also assigned to write/post stories daily to our digital and social media sites. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and writing skills. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who aspires to be our next Newscast Producer.
Responsibilities
- Researching and writing stories for our newscasts and digital platforms
- Assist producers and reporters with research
- Help prepare and develop news rundown
- Work alongside and communicate effectively with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors, production staff and news managers
- Transcribe video and interviews, select sound bites and build graphics
- Understand social media and be able to produce content on our digital platforms.
- Making follow up calls and beat calls
- Operate the Teleprompter
- Other duties as assigned
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid news judgment and passion for news
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to work on deadlines
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Knowledge of ENPS is a plus
- Familiarity with the Orlando DMA
- Work varied hours, holidays, overnights, weekends and during severe weather situations as needed and/or scheduled
- Related military experience will be considered
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.