Location:WA-SeattleJob Title: Associate Producer - KIRO TVPosition OverviewKIRO TV Seattle is looking for an Associate Producer who will be responsible for assisting Producer and/or Executive Producer with daily content prep, recording, editing, and planning of daily and/or weekly content. This individual will create and execute newscasts based on research information and goals. They collaborate with reporters on the best video and stories of the day. They work with assignment desks and associate producers to find stories and ensure accurate reporting and spelling. Concise writing and accurate writing are required.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure the use of graphics, story selection, and pace are on target with action plans and style guidelinesCommunicate with information sources and producers to prepare reports for broadcastCommunicate with reporters to find the best video stories of the dayWrite accurate and compelling teasesWork with assignment desk to find stories, help assign reporters and make sure information is confirmedWork with executive producer and talent to execute daily broadcastsCreate concise accurate writing that executes research findingsEnsure graphics, story selection and show pace are on target with action plans and style guidelinesOrder graphics for newscastsAssist with live shots for booth newscasts.Assist in the production of special projects and other content related to program and/or stationPerform other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsMinimum 1-3 years of broadcast experiencerequiredExcellent creative writing and communication skillsAbility to recognize stories with potential and develop them into compelling broadcast contentHighly detail oriented with the ability to execute ideasComfortable working with talent, and otherhigh-profileindividualsExcellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in afast-pacedenvironmentMust be available to work varied hours as neededPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree preferredFamiliarity with MS Outlook, Word and Excel preferredThe wage scale for this position is $20.00 per hour to $29.00 per hour.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 AccountsShort-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 optionsFull-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2023.Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramAll other benefits required by applicable lawAbout Cox Media GroupCMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetwork