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Associate Producer - News Job at University of Alabama in tuscaloosa

University of Alabama · Multiple locations ·

Job type:
Full Time

Pay Grade / Pay Range

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

Department / Organization

- 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 poster.

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

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