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The University of Alabama is hiring: Associate Producer in Tuscaloosa

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

Job type: Full Time


Pay Grade/Pay Range


Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)


Department/Organization


207551 - WVUA 23


Normal Work Schedule


Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 6:00pm


Job Summary


The Associate Producer designs and produces low-complexity multimedia programming under close supervision. Assists other Producers.


Additional Department Summary


Researches, writes, and approves stories for broadcast and digital platforms. Oversees all elements of the newscast and is responsible for story selection, writing, and editing before “boothing”. Crafts and executes the vision for the newscast. Assists with planning and execution of ideas while fostering teamwork and collaboration.


Required Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's degree or higher in fine arts, broadcast communication, telecommunication and film, journalism, or graphic design; OR associate's degree fine arts, broadcast communication, telecommunication and film, journalism, or graphic design and two (2) years of broadcast or multimedia writing, production, and/or direction experience; OR a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of broadcast or multimedia writing, production, and/or direction experience.


Preferred Qualifications


Experience in a television news operation


Background Investigation Statement


Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.


Equal Employment Opportunity


The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.


The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.


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