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Associate Producer, NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS

Apply locations Gateway Center Plaza 2 Newark, NJ time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0000575

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Job Description

NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS, headquartered at the Agnes Varis NJ PBS Studio in Newark, strives to engage the community and increase public awareness of critical local issues.

NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS seeks an Associate Producer to pitch, develop, produce, package, and publish Jersey-centric news and public affairs coverage. Platforms include flagship live broadcast NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS with Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotlight News’ digital assets and daily newsletters, and social networks.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Work as part of the Editorial team to pitch, research, develop, fact check and gather supporting elements for news stories;
• Coordinate logistical activities (scheduling, booking guests, locations, releases, etc.) of reporting team;
• Review raw footage as appropriate in preparation for editing process;
• Assist with graphics, gathers archival footage and interactive materials for both television and digital use;
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have an interest in news and familiarity with New Jersey issues, along with superior organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills. Additional qualifications include:

• A minimum of 3 years news gathering experience including a minimum of 1 year in digital/multimedia reporting and storytelling. Candidates with newsroom environment experience are preferred;
• Excellent copy editing and news story/headline writing skills;
• Familiarity with AP style.

This is a hybrid position. The WNET Group reserves the right to change and/or modify the hybrid schedule at its discretion.

Public Media NJ
Gateway 2, 283-299 Market Street
Newark, NJ 07102

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The WNET Group offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary ranges are based on benchmarked nonprofit and industry related data provided by an outside consulting firm and are commensurate with skills and experience. The hiring salary range for this position is $58,500.00 - $62,000.00. Internal equity considerations will be reviewed before making a final offer.

About Us

The WNET Group, home to PBS stations THIRTEEN, WLIW, Long Island’s only NPR station WLIW-FM, arts and culture hub ALL ARTS, the network NJ PBS, and digital newsroom NJ Spotlight News, uses the power of media to educate, inform, entertain, and inspire audiences everywhere. The WNET Group extends beyond its broadcast television origins to embrace existing, new and emerging media platforms, producing and presenting life-changing content that offers an alternative to commercially driven media.

Inspiring curiosity and nurturing dreams, The WNET Group’s award-winning Kids’ Media & Education team produces the PBS KIDS series Cyberchase, interactive Mission US history games, and resources for families, teachers, and caregivers. A leading nonprofit public media producer for more than 60 years, The WNET Group presents and distributes an extensive library of content that represents all voices.