Industry: Media
Location: Washinghton DC
Salary: $44K
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Native Level, Japanese: Conversation Level
Detail: The Japanese TV company has an opening in its Washinghton DC bureau for the Associate Producer position.
Entry-level candidates who majored in Journalism, Communications, or a related field are welcome.
Position: Associate Producer
Employment status: Full time regular hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Exemption status: Non-exempt
Department: Washinghton DC
Location: Washinghton DC
Compensation: $44K程度
Benefits
-Holidays/Vacation: Paid holidays including Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, as well as paid time off.
-Health Insurance: Company-sponsored health insurance is provided. The employee’s portion of the premium is fully covered by the company
-Others for eligible employees
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide various support and coordination to correspondents under the direction of correspondents and the production team, ensuring the smooth execution of news reports and TV program production including news gathering, research, planning, and logistics processes. Additionally, this position assists in content creation by pitching story ideas and preparing research briefs to aid in the production of compelling news stories and TV programs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist in Contents Creation and Production Coordination
News Gathering:
●Collect information, data, and materials required for news reporting and production from contacts, news outlets, and other sources. Compile and organize collected information and findings into clear, accessible formats/ style for correspondents.
●Work with correspondents to ensure that the collected information is relevant to the topics.
●Cultivate and maintain relationship with reliable sources who can provide tips and news leads.
Researching:
●Research topics assigned by correspondents. Identify persons, organizations or experts for interviews and commentary to gather in-depth information, analysis, or opinions about the topics.
Content Creation:
●Pitch story ideas and contribute to brainstorming session to generate relevant story idea for news stories or tv programs.
●Write research briefs, provide background information, facts, and statistics to correspondents to enhance story development and contribute to the creation of program content.
Planning & Logistics:
●Negotiate, make appointments for and schedule interviews with sources and filming.
●Coordinate logistics including transportation, accommodation, and any others necessary arrangement for news gathering, filming and production.
Writing and Reporting:
●Occasionally assigned to write news scripts and conduct on-air/ on-site reporting of news contents.
Verification:
●Verify information and ensure that all contents are accurate, fact-checked and objective.
Other responsibilities and expectations：
●Professionalism & Adherence to Company Policies
Maintain professional conduct, attendance, and high ethical standards in the workplace, complying with all company policies and procedures including Staff Handbook.
●Reporting to Supervisor
Keep supervisor informed of status and progress, ensuring that regular and periodical communication takes place. When appropriate, escalate issues to supervisor, ensuring that concerns are addressed before they escalate into more serious problems and advance approvals are obtained for expenditure or irregular/ time-consuming tasks.
●Communication &Interpersonal Demeanor
Maintain lines of communication with others with sensitivity to cultural diversity; Demonstrate respect for all individuals (both internal and external), regardless of their role, background, or position. When conflicts arise, address and resolve them in a constructive manner.
●Work Efficiency
Organizes, prioritizes and completes assigned tasks efficiently while handling multiple tasks simultaneously and managing time effectively.
●Continuous Improvement
Seek constant improvement, being resourceful in finding more efficient and less expensive alternatives in work process.
●Technical Knowledge Development
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks and keeping abreast of industry trends and related compliance issues within the area of responsibilities.
●Other: Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by correspondents, producers, and management.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
●Ability to lift and move equipment such as cameras, tripods, lighting gear, and others, often weighing up to a moderate to heavy weight.
●Ability to stand for long periods and work in various physical environments (outdoor, indoor, crowded locations).
●Driving: Frequent travel to various locations for news gathering, broadcasting and production.
●Ability to work beyond normal business hours including early mornings, nighttime, weekend or holiday as business needs dictate;
●Occasionally be called for last-minute assignments (e.g., for breaking news coverage).
●Ability to adapt to changing environments and work under pressure in hard conditions (e.g., disaster hit area, conflict zone).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Several years of experience in television production industry, preferably in a live broadcast environment, or television production or similar field.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of new reports broadcasting and tv Abilities program production process and techniques.
Computer: Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, Internet
Language: Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. It’s preferable if speak, read, write, and communicate in Japanese or Spanish.
Travel & Driving: Business travel may be required depending on news coverage. Candidates must be able to drive rental cars and hold a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Commute: Must be able to commute to the office and work during regular business hours.
Work Authorization: Must have valid authorization to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship available.
