Associate News Producer - WFXT TV

Position Overview

WFXT Boston 25 is seeking an Associate Producer who will assist the Producer and/or Executive Producer with daily content preparation, recording, editing, and planning of both daily and weekly content. This individual will create and execute newscasts based on research information and goals. They collaborate with producers and reporters to select the best video and stories of the day. They work with the content center to find stories and ensure accurate writing and spelling.

Benefits for this role include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
• Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
• Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.
• Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2025
• Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• All other benefits required by applicable law

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the use of graphics, story selection, and pace are on target with action plans and style guidelines
• Communicate with information sources and producers to prepare reports for broadcast
• Communicate with reporters to find the best video stories of the day
• Write accurate and compelling teases
• Work with assignment desk/content center to find stories, help assign reporters and make sure information is confirmed
• Work with executive producer and talent to execute daily broadcasts
• Create concise, accurate writing that executes research findings
• Ensure graphics, story selection, and show pace are on target with action plans and style guidelines
• Order graphics for newscasts
• Assist producers in the control room, fill-in on shows as needed
• Assist in the production of special projects and other content related to the program and/or station
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of broadcast experience required
• Excellent creative writing and communication skills
• Ability to recognize stories with potential and develop them into compelling broadcast content
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to execute ideas
• Comfortable working with talent and other high-profile individuals
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must be available to work varied hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with iNews, Avid, Microsoft Office apps preferred