NewsNation - Associate Producer - Elizabeth Vargas Reports

## News Nation
- Associate Producer
- Elizabeth Vargas Reports Apply locations:
NY, New Yorktime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition :
REQ-42547

News Nation is looking for an Associate Producer to join the team of Elizabeth Vargas Reports. This role involves contributing story ideas, compiling elements, and assisting in building engaging live segments and packages based on a wide range of topics ranging from political news to domestic news to international news. The position is based at the network's offices in New York.
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* Duties & Responsibilities:

** Pitches story ideas

Research production topics using the Internet, video archives, and other information sources

Gathers elements: video, stills, user generated content Makes graphics requests when needed

Writes editorial copy Assist in preparing and executing live correspondent hits or guest's segments

Perform other tasks as assigned by show leaders or news management
** Requirements &

Skills:

** Experience in national or major-market television news preferred BA/BS degree or equivalent degree in journalism or related field

Strong writing skills are required

Ability to create dynamic graphic and video elements

Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people

Interact well with on-air talent, news managers, videographers, production, digital and engineering staff

Detail-oriented

Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills

Exhibit strong news judgment

Handle stress, including short deadlines

Work at a computer for extended periods of time

Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
** Salary Range**: $66,300 – $74,000 (commensurate with experience)
** Benefits**:
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.  Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.