Description

NewsNation Production Assistant, Morning in America Weekend (New York)

NewsNation is looking for a Production Assistant to join the show team producing its weekend morning show. The production assistant is a key part of the team completing crucial preproduction and production tasks. The position is based at the network's offices in New York.

There are early morning / overnight hours required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Involvement in all daily show procedures, assisting production team in all stages of production

• Work closely with producers to conduct and compile research for host and producers.

• Work closely with producers and associate producers to edit video and prepare graphics.

• Assist with guests who will appear on air.

• Perform administrative tasks for anchors and senior producers as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

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

• Knowledge and experience editing video

• Knowledge of ENPS or INews 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

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 Range: $40,000 - $50,000 (on an hourly basis)

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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