Anticipates the needs of the newsroom during breaking news
Commands fundamental knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture
Takes direction in fast paced situations
Receives assignment and guidance from Executive Producer or Line Producer to Research and write questions for anchors for guest segments, and exercises editorial judgment in selection of elements for segments
Writes copy for anchor and reporter voices for live segments/readers as well as writing for headlines and captions and feature and news packages
Works with editors to turn around pre-taped segments
Pitches and executes stories and special and feature segments
Edits VO/VOSOTs at the direction of the senior production team
Supports in production of special shows and projects as needed
Orders graphics and writes banners for assigned news-related stories and segments
Pulls specific video and soundbites
Coordinates video, graphics and soundbites with the control room team during segments
Communicates with anchors and correspondents on segments
Works with Digital Line Producers and editors to clean up and update segments after they air

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years experience writing copy for network, cable, and/or local TV news in a major market
Background in journalism and TV, including strong news judgment & critical thinking skills
Must be flexible and available for on-call shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required in a 24-hour news operation
Impeccable grammar and spelling, experience in news writing and feature taped packages, and ability to pass a comprehensive CBS News writing test
Strong communication skills and ability to advise production assistants and junior staff in writing and editing broadcast copy
Superior news judgment
Command of AP style and broadcast writing
Detail oriented with ability to work and write calmly and efficiently in high stress , intense deadline, live TV environment
Be able to multi-task and handle multiple assignments for regular programming as well as rolling breaking news coverage
Ability to work well in a team environment
Knowledge of ENPS preferred
A deep understanding of political news
Strong understanding of digital and social media
Knowledge and an enthusiasm for the future of digital media

Associate Producer

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