Associate Producer - NYC Job at Actus Consulting Group, Inc. in New York
Actus Consulting Group, Inc., New York, NY, United States, 10261
Language: English: Native Level, Japanese: Business Level
Overview:
The Japanese TV company has an opening in its NYC bureau for the Associate Producer position.
News Gathering:
• Collect information, data, and materials required for news reporting and production from contacts, news outlets, and other sources. Compile and organize collected information and findings into clear, accessible formats/style for correspondents.
• Work with correspondents to ensure that the collected information is relevant to the topics.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with reliable sources who can provide tips and news leads.
Researching:
• Research topics assigned by correspondents. Identify persons, organizations, or experts for interviews and commentary to gather in-depth information, analysis, or opinions about the topics.
Content Creation:
• Pitch story ideas and contribute to brainstorming sessions to generate relevant story ideas for news stories or TV programs.
• Write research briefs, provide background information, facts, and statistics to correspondents to enhance story development and contribute to the creation of program content.
Planning & Logistics:
• Negotiate, make appointments for, and schedule interviews with sources and filming.
• Coordinate logistics including transportation, accommodation, and any other necessary arrangements for news gathering, filming, and production.
Writing and Reporting:
• Occasionally assigned to write news scripts and conduct on-air/on-site reporting of news content.
Verification:
• Verify information and ensure that all content is accurate, fact-checked, and objective.
Requirements:
The following descriptions are guidelines and an equivalent combination of education and experience will suffice for the qualifications of the position.
• Experience: Several years of experience in the television production industry, preferably in a live broadcast environment, or television production or a similar field.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of news broadcasting and TV program production processes and techniques.
• Computer: Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, Internet.
• Language: Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. It’s preferable to speak, read, write, and communicate in Japanese and other languages.