Associate Producer Job at Texas Association of Broadcasters in Weslaco

KRGV-TV in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, is currently seeking: Associate News Producer

We are looking for a motivated individual with a passion for news to assist the Producer with writing, editing of scripts, building graphics, and ensuring successful execution of live shots. The candidate should have the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines; additional duties may be assigned.

This position is Part Time

Qualifications & Duties:

• Candidate must be able to translate English.
• Candidate must have excellent AP style writing skills and work ethic.
• Cover all aspects of the broadcast: news writing, editorial judgment, guest booking, coordination of live shots, and operation of teleprompter; may perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of graphic design is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure: Production jobs have deadlines; an Associate Producer needs to be able to meet deadlines even under pressure.
• Conflict management: During production work, some conflict will arise; the Associate Producer needs to manage conflicts and provide effective solutions.
• Leadership skills: Individual must be able to work with little supervision and show self-initiative.
• Excellent communication skills: Must communicate well with team members to ensure successful broadcasts.
• Flexibility: The working schedule of an Associate Producer is not standard. The working hours are often irregular and may involve weekends or evenings. This time-sensitive job may also require extra hours, so flexibility is necessary.

Requirements:

• Must have completed two years of college courses in communication or a related field.
• Candidate must be reliable and possess good people skills; must be able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, or overnight.
• This position will assist the News Producer.

KRGV (ABC) is located in the warm and beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas (Harlingen – Weslaco – Brownsville – McAllen, Texas DMA #85). Privately owned by the Manship family since 1964, KRGV offers its employees excellent benefits and access to state-of-the-art technologies. Channel 5 News is a hard news brand that drives market-leading ratings in a fast-growing area with significant breaking news.

Noticias RGV “La Voz del Valle” is the only Spanish News station that provides trustworthy news coverage from the most experienced news team in the Valley.

KRGV-TV does not discriminate in its employment practices based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. The Federal Communications Commission specifically prohibits discriminatory employment practices.

KRGV-TV is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

If you are qualified for the above vacancy, please send your resume to Elizabeth Gaona, Director of Human Resources, KRGV-TV, P.O. Box 5, Weslaco, Texas 78599, or email to egaona@krgv.com.