NewsNation Desk Assistant, Washington, DC Bureau

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
• Perform other duties as assigned by bureau leadership/network management.
  
  

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.
  
  

Characteristics

• Excellent knowledge of current events and politics
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure
• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail
• Must thrive in a collaborative work environment
  
  

Salary: $22-$25 per hour

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.