Associate Producer

NBC5/WPTZ-TV, the Hearst Television NBC Affiliate in Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY, has an opening for a Part Time Associate 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 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
• In person attendance required

Qualified Candidates are:

• Looking to 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

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.