DESCRIPTION

WBAL-TV has an opening for a highly skilled, ambitious, hardworking Associate
Producer to
work in our newsroom. The
qualified candidate will assist producers in all aspects of producing a
newscast.  This will include writing
stories, creating graphics, researching information and using video.  Associate Producers also assist in making
phone calls to gather information about stories. In addition to writing for our
broadcasts, our associate producers are also assigned to write/post stories
daily to our website and social media sites. The ideal candidate will have
strong organizational, writing and tape editing skills. This is a wonderful
opportunity for someone looking to get his or her foot in the door and get
started in a career in journalism. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Write copy for daily newscasts and
  edit videos. 
• Assist producers and reporters
  with research.
• Communicate effectively with
  assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors,
  production staff and news managers
• Have an understanding of social
  media and be able to produce content on our digital platforms.
• Researching and writing stories
  for television and digital platforms.
• Making follow up calls and beat
  calls

Experience
Requirements:

• Previous on-air producing experience
  required.
• Military on-air producing experience
  will be considered

Qualifications
Requirements:

• Familiarity with social media.
• Strong written and verbal communication
  skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work on deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of ENPS are pluses.

• Bachelor’s
  Degree required with an emphasis in communications or journalism or
  equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS)
  preferred.

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JOB EXPERIENCE

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REQUIREMENTS

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ADDITIONAL INFO

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HOW TO APPLY

Please visit http://careers.hearsttelevision.com/ to apply. EOE