Associate Producer - WFTV Orlando

Position Overview

WFTV Orlando is in search of an Associate Producer who consistently supports the production of in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. The successful candidate must be able to own breaking news inside newscasts and in extended coverage. In addition, successful candidates must understand coverage on all platforms and are expected to help generate enterprise story ideas. Collaboration with others is a must for this position, and candidates should be open to feedback and have a desire to grow in their role.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates with reporters and content center to develop storytelling within broadcast  
• Writes for broadcast including opens, teases, pacers, and anything else to create cohesive and compelling newscasts  
• Works with Executive Producer and Managing Editor to execute daily newscasts    
• Ability to prioritize assignments    
• Participates in daily editorial meetings  
• Builds relationships with all team members proactively including anchors and meteorologists  
• Understands and executes station research  
• Assists in the production of special projects and other content related to program and/or station  
• Performs other duties as assigned  

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions  
• Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism  
• Must be well read on current affairs and have a wide range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications preferred