Programmes Associate Producer at News Central TV

Responsibilities

• To assist producer co-ordinate and research for shows
• Report to the Producer for daily job tasks
• Write scripts for the show
• Prepare and stack the show rundown
• Write and post daily on our social media outlets(Very important)
• Prep guests for their LIVE segments.
• Work closely with clients to better produce their segments.
• Time the Show so that each guest has enough time to deliver their message within a timely manner.
• Help with line producing.
• Help with on-location shoots.
• Help with editing when needed.
• Assist in booking visually engaging segments for the show.
• Providing new ideas to incorporate into the show.
• Work with show producers to write voiceovers, manage live shots, handle guest segments and write snappy teases.
• Create production elements for scripts, including tape and graphics.
• Identify News, select video and sound bites, oversee editing, conduct interviews and write stories for television and the Internet.
• Be available to work weekdays and shifts.

Person Specification

• BA/BS in Journalism, Communications or related field
• 1-3 Years of experience producing LIVE TV
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Good knowledge of television production techniques, both studio-based and in the field
• Knows how to stack a rundown for broadcast.
• Creative writer who can write scripts for television that's informative, conversational, and enticing to our viewers.
• Energetic and friendly personality.
• Available to work weekdays and shifts sometimes later if need be, and available for station weekend events as well.
• Organization skills.
• The ability to work under constant deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live TV situations and changing events.
• Can multi-task under pressure.
• Demonstrated social media proficiency, especially in the field, including an active, strong presence on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Utilising social media pages to promote the News Central brand.