Associate Producer

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with anchors, writers, reporters, broadcast producers and the digital team to help deliver the news with a sense of urgency 24/7
• Ensure anchors have everything needed for a flawless broadcast, including reporter scripts and audio files
• Continually monitor producer's hourly newscasts and screen all audio and scripts to ensure WTOP's quality standards are met
• Write news stories and edit audio files. Ensure broadcast news copy is accurate and balanced using sound news judgment. Copy must be clear and compelling, and executed under tight broadcast deadlines.
• Maintain awareness of the latest local news and top national/international stories of the day at all times. Monitor local/national news outlets, social media and email to make sure WTOP is on top of the most relevant and breaking news stories of the day.
• Answer phone calls and emails from listeners, providing top-notch customer service from WTOP
• Actively pursue news tips that come in via email, phone call or other official sources
• Book interviews with newsmakers and sources to discuss the top news of the day live on-air. Contact affiliates and news sources for interviews and information.
• Other duties for the Content Producer include:
• Use Adobe Audition to ensure all audio is adjusted to proper levels and meets WTOP’s quality standards
• Ensure each audio report is void of poor audio, grammatical errors and any other errors
• Monitor TV newscasts and other sources to look for stories we aren’t already covering
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism, Communications or related field preferred
• 1-2 years professional experience in the broadcast news industry (radio or television) preferred
• In-depth knowledge of local D.C. news market, preferred. Excellent news judgment and knowledge of current events at the local, national and international level
• Understanding of the importance of utilizing sound bites, nat sound and other audio in newscasts
• Ability to work quickly, multitask and handle stressful situations in a calm manner
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strong writing and interviewing skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Audition, Burli, and Wide Orbit, preferred
• Report to work on time. Ability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays. Must be able to work early morning, midday, evening and overnight shifts.
• Project an appropriate and professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ability to function well in a diverse team environment
• Must have reliable form of transportation. Remote work is not available for this position.

• Physical Requirements

Average sitting, standing and office-type movements. Light lifting, moving and pulling abilities. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to hear and see clearly. Dexterity to manipulate computer keys and board controls as well as other office equipment. Requires the ability to think critically and tactically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others verbally and in writing. Must be able to think quickly and work under tight deadlines and in high pressure situations. Ability to work in a variety of settings including outdoors. The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations to facilitate a person's ability to perform those essential job functions.