WGA Associate Producer

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We have an ongoing hiring need for Associate Producers based at our Broadcast Center in New York City. We continuously review candidates who have a foundational understanding of a news control room and a strong passion for news and storytelling. This is a great opportunity to join a fast‑paced newsroom environment and contribute to the production of high‑quality news content.

• Anticipate the needs of the newsroom during breaking news.
• Command fundamental knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture.
• Takes direction in fast‑paced situations.
• Receives assignment and guidance from Executive Producer or Line Producer.
• Research and write questions for anchors for guest segments, and exercise editorial judgment in selection of elements for segments.
• Write copy for anchor and reporter voices for live segments/readers as well as writing for headlines, captions, and feature and news packages.
• Work with editors to turn around pre‑taped segments.
• Pitch and execute stories and special and feature segments.
• Edit VO/VOSOTs at the direction of the senior production team.
• Support production of special shows and projects as needed.
• Order graphics and write banners for assigned news‑related stories and segments.
• Pull specific video and soundbites.
• Coordinate video, graphics and soundbites with the control room team during segments.
• Communicate with anchors and correspondents on segments.
• Work with Digital Line Producers and editors to clean up and update segments after they air.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of experience writing copy for network, cable, and/or local TV news in a major market.
• Background in journalism and TV, including strong news judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Must be flexible and available for on‑call shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required in a 24‑hour news operation.
• Impeccable grammar and spelling, experience in news writing and feature taped packages, and ability to pass a comprehensive CBS News writing test.

• Strong communication skills and ability to advise production assistants and junior staff in writing and editing broadcast copy.
• Superior news judgment.
• Command of AP style and broadcast writing.
• Detail‑oriented with ability to work and write calmly and efficiently in a high‑stress, intense deadline, live TV environment.
• Be able to multi‑task and handle multiple assignments for regular programming as well as rolling breaking news coverage.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge of ENPS preferred.
• A deep understanding of political news.
• Strong understanding of digital and social media; knowledge and enthusiasm for the future of digital media.

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran status.

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Nearest Major Market:
Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market:
New York City