| Location | Ny, New York |
NewsNation Associate Producer, Elizabeth Vargas Reports (New York) NewsNation is looking for an Associate Producer to join the team of Elizabeth Vargas Reports. This role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and assisting in building engaging live segments and packages based on a wide range of topics ranging from political news to domestic news to international news. The position is based at the network's offices in New York.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Pitches story ideas
Research production topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources
Gathers elements: video, stills, user generated content
Makes graphics requests when needed
Writes editorial copy
Assist in preparing and executing live correspondent hits or guest's segments Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management
Requirements & Skills:
Three to five years' experience in national or major-market television news
BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
Strong writing skills preferred
Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements
Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff
Detail-oriented Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills
Exhibit strong news judgment Handle stress, including short deadlines
Work at a computer for extended periods of time
Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
Salary Range: $65,000 – $74,000 (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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