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Supports the Senior Producer, Line Producer and production team with segment production, research, writing, video and graphic elements, guest preparation and live control room responsibilities.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nSupports the Senior Producer and production team in all aspects of the development and execution of C-SPAN's primetime programming.\nAssists in developing and producing individual program segments and other editorial elements under the direction of the Senior Producer and other Producers.\nResearches and prepares background materials, interview questions and other information for Hosts and Producers.\nAssists with guest booking and coordinates guest-related editorial and production needs as assigned.\nWrites and prepares scripts, introductions, transitions and other program copy as assigned.\nIdentifies, selects and edits C-SPAN video and other appropriate visual elements for use in the programs.\nDevelops and coordinates graphics and other production elements in collaboration with Producers and appropriate production teams.\nAssists the Line Producer in the live control room by monitoring live events and gathering, organizing and coordinating video, graphics and other program elements before and during broadcasts.\nMonitors breaking news and ongoing C-SPAN coverage and communicates relevant developments to the production team.\nContributes ideas for program segments, recurring features and other elements that support the development of the primetime programs.\nCoordinates with Production Assistants and other colleagues to ensure assigned program elements are completed accurately and on deadline.\nContributes to the programs' digital and social media efforts and works with appropriate teams to identify content for use across C-SPAN platforms.\nFunctions in similar capacities for other C-SPAN programs as needed.\nUpholds C-SPAN's editorial standards of fairness, accuracy and balance.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nBACKGROUND/SKILLS:\n\nBachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science, Journalism or related field preferred.\nMinimum two years of related experience in television, electronic or online media.\nStrong knowledge of and interest in politics, government and public affairs.\nStrong news judgment and ability to identify significant developments and relevant program elements.\nExcellent research, writing, verbal and organizational skills.\nDemonstrated ability to research and produce program segments and prepare clear, accurate copy under deadline.\nAbility to identify and effectively use video, particularly primary-source video, as an editorial and production element.\nAbility to work effectively in a live control room environment and respond quickly to breaking news and changing program needs.\nAbility to manage multiple assignments and priorities under daily deadlines.\nAbility to work collaboratively with Producers, Hosts, Production Assistants and colleagues across departments.\nUnderstanding of C-SPAN programming and editorial approach.\nFlexibility with hours and workdays, including evenings and weekends as required.","company":"Cspan","rawCompany":"cspan","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T09:54:13.941Z","occupations":[{"code":"27-2012.03","title":"Media Programming Directors","slug":"media-programming-directors"},{"code":"27-3099.00","title":"Media and Communication Workers, All Other","slug":"media-and-communication-workers-all-other"},{"code":"27-3023.00","title":"News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists","slug":"news-analysts-reporters-and-journalists"}],"industries":[{"code":"516120","title":"Television Broadcasting Stations","slug":"television-broadcasting-stations"},{"code":"516110","title":"Radio Broadcasting Stations","slug":"radio-broadcasting-stations"},{"code":"512110","title":"Motion Picture and Video Production","slug":"motion-picture-and-video-production"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Primetime Programming - Associate Producer","description":"GENERAL FUNCTION:\nResponsible for assisting in the daily production of C-SPAN's live, nightly primetime programming. 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