Associate Producer Job New York New York USA,Creative Arts/Media

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Overview:

60 Minutes is CBS News’ iconic news magazine, renowned for its investigative reporting, compelling storytelling, and interviews with influential news makers. For decades, the program has set the standard for rigorous journalism, uncovering important truths, holding powerful institutions accountable, and bringing audiences a deeper understanding of the people, issues, and events shaping the world.

60 Minutes is seeking an Associate Producer to join its dynamic team and support the producer/correspondent team in delivering the groundbreaking journalism that has defined the show for decades. The Associate Producer is a vital member of the broadcast team, supporting the development and production of stories that reflect 60 Minutes’ commitment to accuracy, fairness, and impact. This role requires well-developed editorial judgment, exemplary research skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced newsroom environment.

The Associate Producer will work on-site at the historic CBS News Broadcast Center.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Collaborate with the producer and correspondent to pitch, research, develop, and advance story ideas across a wide range of subjects, including investigations, public affairs, business, science, culture, and global issues

Conduct in-depth background research and gather reporting materials, public records, documents, and archival content

Prepare comprehensive research memos, interview briefs, chronologies, and background packets for producers and correspondents

Help identify, vet, and pre-interview potential sources and contributors, and draft interview questions

Assist with field production, including coordinating shoots and interviews, and managing travel arrangements, logistics, and on-location reporting needs

Research, review, and clear archival and third-party materials, working closely with Rights & Clearances to secure footage, photographs, documents, and necessary permissions

Support script development and the scripting process; perform comprehensive fact-checking throughout and prepare a fully verified, footnoted final script prior to broadcast, in accordance with CBS News editorial standards

Collaborate with producers, correspondents, editors, and production teams throughout all stages of story development

Track developments on ongoing stories and monitor breaking news for potential enterprise opportunities

Build and maintain professional relationships with sources, experts, public officials, and colleagues

Handle sensitive information and high-profile subjects with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism

Basic Qualifications:

3+ years of television news, documentary, or related production experience, including primary source and international reporting

Well-developed editorial judgment and a commitment to accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity

Experience conducting research, fact-checking, booking, or story development in a newsroom, documentary, investigative, or long-form production environment

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with sensitive, complex, or high-profile subject matter

Proficiency with public and private records databases such as Lexis…