Anchor Production Assistant, The Last Word With Lawrence O 'Donnell

Job Description

Responsibilities
MSNBC is looking for an exceptional Anchor Production Assistant for The Lawrence O'Donnell Show. This is a staff with end date position for 6 months.

Responsibilities:
• Assist in compiling research for anchor, maintaining on-air updates during live program
• Gather information on breaking news stories for anchors to relay on air
• Print scripts for anchors
• Provide daily support by managing calendars, appearances and schedules
• Schedule and book travel and meetings
• Organize and schedule meetings and interviews
• Maintain and process expense reports
• Respond to correspondences

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• At least one year of news production experience
• Bachelor's degree

Additional Job Requirements:
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the

United States
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under

tight deadline pressure, including breaking news

Desired Characteristics
• Excellent knowledge of politics, history and current events
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure
• Knowledge of Avid/Interplay and iNews preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4x9xq-18-190-152-38-42 in your application.