Associate Producer - Toronto, Canada - ZoomerMedia - MZTV Production & Distribution

ZoomerMedia - MZTV Production & Distribution

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Reports to:
Vice-President, Original Programming and Operations

Purpose:
To chase produce, research, co-ordinate logistics of shoots, interviews or events, and field produce original and current stories. Complete all paperwork related to shows/stories.

Key Responsibilities:

Generate interesting, original and current show ideas and angles
Track down and confirm highprofile and expert guests for onair interviews
Prepare draft scripts and questions for use by onair hosts
Design and produce shows, including oversight of graphics, editing video footage to help illustrate coverage, and written intros
Manage resources to ensure delivery of succinct, dynamic programming
Assist with shooting of items
Fact check stories
Other duties as required

Qualifications:

At least 3 years of experience managing a daily or weekly television news production within tight deadlines
A diploma/degree in television broadcasting
Proficient in Final Cut Pro X with the ability to assembly edit
Experience creating and managing television show budgets
Experience researching current affairs programs
Experience chase producing
Indepth knowledge of domestic and international news and current affairs
Deep understanding of national politics, business, foreign affairs, as well as a broader interest in boomerrelated issues, science and technology, entertainment and culture, health and wellness, sports, and other topics that arise in the daily course of events.
Able to take a story from idea stage into a fully produced segment
Demonstrates ability to originate coverage of developing stories with speed, accuracy, and proven journalistic attributes
The ability to work with minimum supervision and be extremely detail oriented
A positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment
Highly motivated selfstarter; thrive under pressure
Excellent writing, research and fact checking skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Reporting experience and fluency in all social media platforms