Associate Producer
Cox Media Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Dedham • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $19 - $36 per hour
About the role
- Assist the Producer and/or Executive Producer with daily content preparation, recording, editing, and planning of both daily and weekly content
- Collaborate with producers and reporters to select the best videos and stories of the day
- Ensure the use of graphics, story selection, and pace are on target with action plans and style guidelines
- Communicate with information sources and producers to prepare reports for broadcast
- Communicate with reporters to find the best video stories of the day
- Write accurate and compelling teases
- Work with the assignment desk/content center to find stories, help assign reporters and make sure information is confirmed
- Work with the executive producer and talent to execute daily broadcasts
- Create concise, accurate writing that executes research findings
- Order graphics for newscasts
- Assist producers in the control room, fill-in on shows as needed
- Assist in the production of special projects and other content related to the program and/or station
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 1-3 years of broadcast experience required
- Excellent creative writing and communication skills
- Ability to recognize stories with potential and develop them into compelling broadcast content
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to execute ideas
- Comfortable working with talent and other high-profile individuals
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be available to work varied hours as needed
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Familiarity with iNews, Avid, Microsoft Office apps preferred
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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