Job Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Producer is responsible for assisting Producer and/or Executive Producer with daily content prep, recording, editing, and planning of daily and/or weekly content. Create and execute newscasts based on research information and goals. They collaborate with reporters on best video and stories of the day. Work with assignment desk and associate producers to find stories and ensure accurate reporting and spelling. Concise writing and accurate writing is required. Ensures the use of graphics, story selection, and pace are on target with action plans and style guidelines.

This is a full-time role; must be available to work varied hours as needed.

Effective October 1, 2021, all newly hired CMG employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. CMG will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law for individuals unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Communicates with information sources and producers to prepare reports for broadcast.
• Communicates with reporters to find the best video stories of the day.
• Writes accurate and compelling teases.
• Works with assignment desk to find stories, help assign reporters and make sure information is confirmed.
• Works with executive producer and talent to execute daily broadcasts.
• Concise, accurate writing that executes research findings.
• Ensures graphics, story selection and show pace are on target with action plans and style guidelines.
• Orders graphics for newscasts
• Booth newscasts may also need to help with live shots.
• Assists in the production of special projects and other content related to program and/or station.
• Performs other duties as assigned.