Hearst Communications Winter Park , FL 32790
Posted 2 weeks ago
Associate Producer (Part Time)
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
Requirements
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
Diversity Statement
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.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
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