Desk Assistant

Job Description

Seeking a hard-working, creative, and enthusiastic Desk Assistant with a strong passion for journalism! Position includes multi-media acquisition of news content and its distribution. Excellent people/customer service skills are required. You must be able to adjust to breaking news quickly.

Candidates must have very strong social media skills, including proficiency with social media - including, but not limited to - Facebook, Facebook Live, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Instagram Stories, and YouTube.

Additional duties include working with Senior Producers, Producers and Associate Producers to gather elements for correspondent packages. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent organizational skills, is detail-oriented, and has the ability to both multi-task and keep a calm head under pressure while maintaining a positive outlook. This position may also include overnight and/or weekend responsibilities.

Skills/experience
• 1 year experience in broadcast, cable or digital news preferred.
• Knowledge of broadcast networks and stations/markets.
• Available to work various schedules.
• Knowledge of various social media platforms.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills a must.
• Strong editing skills a must. Avid preferable.
• A focus on multi-media content is preferred.
• Degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred.

This position includes weekend and overnight hours.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqbeq9-3-17-74-227-42 in your application.