Associate Producer at Weigel Broadcasting Co

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organization, Detail Orientation, Collaboration, Guest Management, Studio Taping Assistance, Field Shoot Assistance, Logistics Coordination, Creative Coordination, Topical Story Development, Segment Idea Pitching, Guest Booking, Background Extra Booking, Editorial Research, Fact Checking, Visual Asset Sourcing, Microsoft 365

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

Description About Us: Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/. Associate Producer: Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago, IL is seeking a highly organized, detail oriented, and hardworking Associate Producer to join the collaborative Weigel Productions Team. About the Role · Collaborate closely with producers to support all facets of production for our daily nostalgic themed morning television program · Serve as the primary point of contact for guests throughout the entire production process, from pre-production through post taping · Assist producers during studio taping and field shoots · Coordinate logistics and creative needs with other departments including crew, graphics, and art What You’ll Do · Develop, Identify and pitch topical stories and segment ideas for our morning program · Book topical guests and background extras, and coordinate requests for props/costumes · Conduct thorough editorial research and perform fact checking to support segment accuracy · Source and secure visual assets for segments, obtaining necessary releases in coordination with legal · Perform other duties as assigned What You’ll Bring · Previous professional experience in television (required) · Creative and self-starter tendencies · Demonstrate knowledge of multiple elements of production (preferred) · Proficiency in Microsoft 365 programs (required) · Experience in GV Stratus and Adobe C-Suite (preferred) If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel. What We Offer: · Location: One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row, & convenient access to highways and public transportation · Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance · Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match · Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays · Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave · Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave · Commuter Benefits: Tax-free Transit & Tax-free Discounted Parking Access Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $40,000-$50,000 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

The Associate Producer will collaborate closely with producers to support all aspects of production for a daily nostalgic themed morning television program, serving as the primary contact for guests throughout the process. Key duties include developing and pitching segment ideas, booking guests and extras, conducting thorough editorial research and fact-checking, and securing visual assets with necessary releases.