Description

NewsNation seeks a Desk Assistant to support the News Nation National Washington Bureau. The role is intended to provide those interested in a career in journalism exposure to cable news and hands-on experience in newsgathering and television production. The position is based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

- Work to gather information via outreach by calling, e-mailing or monitoring social media

- Conduct story research for field and show teams

- Compile News Roundup memo each morning

- Log or transcribe news events and share relevant editorial information with field and show teams

- Coordinate feeds of video being sent in from the field

- Provide other support to news managers, producers, correspondents, and anchors as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 months TV experience including internships in a news or talk show environment

• Knowledge and experience editing video

• Knowledge and experience in social media

• Knowledge of ENPS preferred

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)

• Commitment to being a self-starter who proactively seeks out tasks and opportunities for growth

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• 24/7 availability: ability/willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.

Compensation Range: $22.50-$25.75/hourly

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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