Freelance Associate Producer, America's Newsroom
Core
Early-career freelance associate producer for a fast-paced morning live news team, writing scripts and coordinating segments.
Role type
Freelance associate producer (live television news)
Builds
Live news segments, scripts, and broadcast content for a national cable news channel
Domain
Television news and media
Required skills
Exceptional writing skills, strong editorial judgment, ability to thrive under pressure, strong organizational skills, deep understanding of politics and current events
Preferred skills
Newsroom experience, experience with iNews/VIZ/Dalet systems, control room experience, desktop editing experience
Technologies
iNews, VIZ, Dalet
Responsibilities
Write clear, conversational scripts, teases, guest tosses, and banners under tight deadlines; Pitch story ideas, compelling soundbites, and visual elements; Collaborate with producers to coordinate reporter live shots and guest segments; Research developing stories and identify editorial updates; Monitor live events and breaking developments, communicating updates quickly and accurately
Seniority
Early-career, hands-on IC