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Associate Producer - Originals

Venn.tv

Associate Producer - Originals

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Do you live and breathe youth culture? Do you love gaming? Pop culture? Obsessed with social media and every new app?

    VENN is looking for an Associate Producer to execute creative content around a variety of topics including gaming, entertainment news, and celebrity features. Reporting to the Senior Producer and Producer, as well as working closely with our Production teams, this role will be responsible for the execution of daily editorial content covering an array of topics in a variety of forms, from games to transformations to interviews. Willingness to have fun and take risks is key in this position!

    This position will help execute segments in studio, be able to assist in the field and at off site interviews as directed, and work well within a team environment. Must be comfortable working across all media including on air, digital, and social media.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Help execute creative segments under the direction of the Senior Producer and Producer as assigned, as well as work closely with Production team members to ensure budget expectations are met, staffing needs are communicated, and post/deliverables are executed on time

    • Assist Producer and delegate to Production Assistants as necessary

    • Be able to write scripts, be resourceful in the procurement of props, photos, music, and video elements that meet clearance/budget requirements, and book/prepare guests

    • Assist in the production of original and engaging editorial pieces, including supporting digital content when necessary, for broadcast

    • Participate in content creation from conceptualization through the various stages of execution, to include: Research/Writing/Studio/Field Work/Post and Voiceover direction.

    • Assist in booking guests and human interest stories

    • Identify and pitch story opportunities, finding the unique story angle while maintaining factual accuracy

    • Must demonstrate pop culture passion, entertainment news authority and active participation and awareness of the importance of social media to the entertainment news/daytime tv genre

    • Basic knowledge of editing desired, but willingness to learn is sufficient, with expectation that material can be delivered from producer directly to studio when necessary

    • Diligent about production paperwork including shoot reports and music reporting, legal guidelines, journalistic standards, and adhering to the on air working practices.

    • Flexibility in role within the team and within the company, including working across multiple formats and departments as needed

    • Strong communicator who is able to work closely with team members and talent, take feedback constructively, and contribute to an environment of communication and accountability

    • Creatively ambitious, willing to take risks and have fun

    • Other duties as assigned

    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

    • Minimum 2 years of professional TV experience with a talk show, news, journalism, or other relevant entertainment experience required

    • A passion for television in general and entertainment news

    • Awareness of trends, viral videos, and breaking news across all social media platforms

    • An understanding of current trends in the industry, social media, OTT, etc.

    • Experience with daytime talk shows/entertainment news shows

    • Self-motivated with ability to prioritize and multitask a wide range of responsibilities

    • Creative thinker with the skills and imagination to produce content that engages viewers including games, transformations, and stories about real people

    • Ability to shoot/edit basic material for multiple platforms highly desired

    • Ability to follow direction and work independently when necessary

    • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines within a prescribed budget

    • Good interpersonal skills, both in contributing to the creative team as well as in representing the department throughout the company