Associate Producer - Booker/Writer
- Employer
- Newsmax Media, Inc.
- Location
- New York City, New York & Washington, DC
- Salary
- Competitive annual salary + full benefit package
- Posted
- Oct 25, 2019
- Function
- Production
- Specialty
- News & Journalism, Producer
- Metro Area
- New York
- Duration
- Full Time
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/BOOKER
Produce and research segments, book guests and develop and execute production and logistical show duties. Having familiarity in the control room, edit room is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and pitch stories and guests appropriate for the show
- Prepare appropriate research for pitch meetings with producers and anchor
- Conduct pre-interviews with guests
- Book dynamic and high-profile guests
- Bring new guests to the show
- Respond quickly to breaking news during and after regular hours
- Plan for anticipated future news events
- Suggest segments for social media
- Cut video and sound, and make graphics as needed
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2- 3 years of television news experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think fast and react to breaking news
- Creative thinking and a passion for news and current events
- Availability via email or phone during off-hours or weekends, as needed for breaking news or other changes to the show lineup
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/WRITER
Write for fast paced prime time and overnight newscasts. You are an exceptional storyteller with a dedicated command for news and cultural trends.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with show producers to write voice overs, manage live shots, handle guest segments and write snappy teases
- Create production elements for scripts, including tape and graphics
- Identify News, select video and sound bites, oversee editing, conduct interviews and write stories for television and the internet
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 3 years of national or large market local news experience
- Excellent writing, producing and communication skills
- Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics, history, geography and current events
- Ability to write in a vibrant conversational style that makes the news relevant, clear and catchy
- Substantial control room and breaking news experience
- Team-player attitude paired with the ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
- Flexibility to work prime time and overnight shifts
