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Associate Producer

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Overview

We are Altice USA; a family of businesses that includes Optimum, Suddenlink, Optimum Mobile, Optimum Business, A4 advertising, Cheddar, and News12. Our common goal is connecting our customers to friends and family, shows they love, advertising that resonates and news that matters. We’re building a workforce that thrives on collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. We hope connecting you to a potential role is just the beginning.

Responsibilities

News 12 New Jersey is looking for a creative and talented  Associate Producer to assist in the development and production of local television news by writing and formatting scripts and coordinating program elements for all News 12 platforms including social media. The ideal candidate will write clear, accurate copy with sources checked and on a strict deadline. Write to video and other graphic elements. Act as producer as necessary. Maintain familiarity with local, national and international current events, important issues and newsmakers. Other responsibilities will be to monitor News 12 content and maintain familiarity with it on a continuing basis. Take part in editorial process and propose stories to be covered. Work accurately under pressure. Coordinate with studio, graphics, assignment desk and field crews and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications preferred, Master’s degree is a plus• Minimum of one-year of broadcast journalism experience.• Experience with Electronic News Production System (ENPS) preferred.• Knowledge of libel laws and ethical foundations of journalism.• Proficiency in current and emerging newsgathering and production technologies.• Competence in broadcast news writing.• Must have knowledge of and interest in local, national and world news with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Altice USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Altice USA, Inc. collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law.  This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.

Requirements of this position include demonstration of either full vaccination status against COVID-19 or company-provided weekly COVID-19 testing.

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Job Description
A high-profile digital ad campaign is seeking an experienced comedy writer to help craft engaging and witty content for a commercial spot featuring a major A-list celebrity. This is an exciting opportunity for writers with a strong background in comedic writing for top-tier platforms and branded campaigns. The role focuses on delivering a high-impact comedic script tailored to a premium digital audience, and the right talent will work closely with the creative team and client.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop sharp, original comedic content tailored to digital advertising

  • Collaborate with creatives and producers to refine tone, pacing, and delivery

  • Adjust scripts based on client feedback to align with brand and celebrity image

  • Deliver script drafts on a tight deadline

Requirements

  • Proven experience in comedy writing for SNL-style shows, branded sketches, or commercial campaigns

  • Exceptional comedic timing and voice

  • Ability to write with versatility and adaptability across comedic styles

  • Comfortable collaborating directly with clients and creative stakeholders

  • Submission of writing samples or IMDb links preferred

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity (rate discussed with selected candidates)

  • Immediate hire for fast-paced production timeline

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05-21-2022

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