Associate Producer

Company: Paramount Pictures
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

KCAL News has an opening for a full-time Newswriter/Producer at the Los Angeles Duopoly! You will be a key member of the news team, that's critical to the overall news image and growth of the station. We are seeking a dedicated, efficient, accurate and creative writer for this position. The Associate Producer will be an excellent storyteller and have the ability to craft a news story using words, pictures, sound, and graphics. This person will also have excellent writing skills and copy-editing ability. This is a Writers Guild of America position and membership in WGA is required.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Assist Producer and fill-in, when needed, on Newscasts & Cut-Ins
• Write scripts
• Create graphics
• Assist in the overall production of stories for the NewscastsBASIC REQUIREMENTS:
  • 5+ years experience, preferably in a top 20 market
  • Proven control room experience and the ability to smoothly handle live breaking news
  • The ability to build a compelling newscast with high production value in a competitive environmentADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Newswriting, line producing, editing
    • Collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel to create compelling content.
    • Maintain a steadfast commitment to accuracy and fairness
    • Generate story ideas and participate in editorial meetings
    • Understand & use digital tools such as social media & our OTT platforms to reach viewers and deliver news
    • Other duties as assigned
    • Experience with Avid iNEWS, and Grass Valley Edius System a plusHiring Salary Range: $70,772.00 - 99,788.00.The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
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