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Job Description
As a Graphics Associate Producer for Weekend TODAY, you will be responsible for preparing graphics, pitching, developing, writing and editing features.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare graphics for live news program
- Produce weekly franchise segment news content, primarily for broadcast;including research, interviews, writing & editing scripts, overseeing tape edits
- Pitch story ideas and work on assigned stories developed by the editorial team
- Work with Standards & Legal Team to ensure Editorial Standards of all segments
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of editorial experience working in news production, preferably at the network level with morning television and/or short-format storytelling
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Previous experience with Graphics orders and Graphic Editorial decision making
- Must have live control room experience and able to shoot + edit
- Strong journalistic writing andresearch skills, as well as editorial judgment
- Must be willing to work Wednesday-Sundays and can work flexible hours especially weekends, overtime, nights, holidays -- often with short notice.
- Can be "on call" 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
- Flexible with learning additional skills and other production responsibilities
- Willing to work in NYC
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
- Previous experience with DALi, Template Farm, and/or Vizrt
- Experience working with Photoshop
- A self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience working with *** Central, iNews and editing software
- Strong storytelling ability
- Knowledge of *** News Policies and Guidelines and Practices
- Familiarity with social ***
Additional Job Requirements:
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000
Additional Information
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