Administrative / Production Assistant, National Desk and Media Desk

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly organized Administrative/Production Assistant to support our National Desk and Media Desk. As the Administrative/Production Assistant, you will be a self- starter with stellar communication skills. Your positive attitude and detail oriented nature will allow you to keep up with every change in a fast paced news environment. This is an amazing opportunity for someone interested in getting an immersive view of the news industry.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide dual administrative support to the SVP of Media & Archives as well as the VP of News Coverage
• Gather video and editorial information for breaking news
• Organize and schedule meetings for the National Desk, Media Desk, and Media Production Group
• Write daily and weekly newsgathering/planning notes
• Organize and update videos of special event coverage
• Attach editorial meta-data (text information) to large volumes of incoming daily video

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Strong knowledge of current events
• Experience with multi-tasking several projects
• Previous experience in a live newsroom environment
• Excellent editorial judgment
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or Communications
• Knowledge of INews and other News Gathering tools

#EntryLevel #EarlyCareer

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $19.47-25.00 per hour for New York City and Westchester County, NY. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjnxn1-3-142-35-75-42 in your application.