Associate Producer

This is a Full Time Job

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, CBSN, CBSN Local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, CBSN, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations also produces the award-winning 60 MINUTES for Paramount . CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBSN, CBS News Radio and podcasts, CBS Mobile, Paramount and other digital platforms. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast network.

KPIX 5 is looking for an associate producer who will innovate and help create compelling newscasts tailored for a sophisticated audience.

Overview and Responsibilities

• Associate producer will write and edit stories, pitch story ideas, produce segments, write teases, booth segments.
• Serve as the fill-in producer as needed and assist producers with the production of broadcast and streaming newscasts.
• Responsible for producing shows and segments with a sense of urgency, energy and pacing.
• Respond aggressively to breaking news.
• Make editorial and content decisions in accordance with department guidelines and standards.
• Write news stories and teases in a straightforward, active voice, conversational style, with accurate grammar and spelling
• Optimally coordinate with field crews and editors
• Build news graphics
• Edit video to station standards making accurate use of shot sequences
• Monitor news wires, social media, and feed sources for updated information

Basic Qualifications

• At least 2 years line producing with a consistent track record.
• The personal and professional maturity to direct and lead a staff of experienced reporters, writers and editors.
• Excellent writing and production skills.
• Eagerness to incorporate new media strategies and technologies.
• Desktop editing required.
• Related College degree and/or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit at desk for long periods of time and operate keyboard.

Union position and membership is required.