Freelance Associate Producer, America's Newsroom

Job Description

America's Newsroom is looking for a sharp, motivated, and versatile Freelance Associate Producer to join our fast-paced morning news team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career television news producer looking to sharpen their editorial instincts, strengthen their production skills, and contribute to one of the nation's leading live news programs. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with solid newsroom experience, exceptional news judgment, and a genuine curiosity to learn every aspect of live television production.
A Snapshot of Your Responsibilities
Write clear, conversational scripts, teases, guest tosses, and banners under tight deadlines
Pitch story ideas, compelling soundbites, and visual elements that strengthen our coverage
Collaborate with producers to coordinate reporter live shots and guest segments
Research developing stories and identify editorial updates throughout the news cycle
Monitor live events, news conferences, and breaking developments, communicating updates quickly and accurately
Learn and contribute to multiple aspects of live television production while working alongside experienced producers and newsroom leaders
What You Will Need
Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Experience working in a major-market newsroom or national news environment
Exceptional writing skills, impeccable grammar and strong editorial judgment
Deep understanding of politics, current events and the national news landscape
Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly in a fast-paced breaking news environment
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset
Demonstrated curiosity and a desire to continuously develop new editorial and production skills
Experience working with newsroom systems such as iNews, VIZ, Dalet, or similar production tools preferred
Control room experience and desktop editing experience are a plus
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $33.65 per hour.