Associate Producer Job at Hearst Communications, Inc. in Burlington

South Burlington, VT, United States (On-site)

Job Description

NBC5/WPTZ-TV, the Hearst Television NBC Affiliate in Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY, has an opening for a Part-TimeAssociate Producer to work in our newsroom.This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to get their foot in the door and get started in a career in journalism. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Write copy for daily newscasts and edit videos
• Assist producers and reporters with research
• Communicate effectively with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors, production staff and news managers
• Have an understanding of social media and be able to produce content on our digital platforms
• Researching and writing stories for television and digital platforms
• Making follow up calls and beat calls
• Train with a team of experienced journalists

Qualified Candidates are:

• Lookingto advance in the field of broadcast journalism
• Interested learning the aspects of writing, organizing and executing a newscast

Experience Requirements:

• Writing, editing, or producing experience in a professional or college newsroom is a plus
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve

Hourly Rate

The estimated hourly rate for this role is $20.00. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2025623
• Job Category Content and News
• Posting Date 12/16/2025, 11:08 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 530 Community Drive, South Burlington, VT, 05403, US (On-site)