Graphics Production Assistant, Weekends 12Pm-3Pm

Job Description

Responsibilities
MSNBC is looking for a Graphics Production Assistant for it's weekend show from 12PM-3PM with host Alex Witt.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

This is a staff with end date position for 6 months.

Responsibilities:
Order and coordinate all graphic elements for air.
Oversee the airing of all graphic elements in control room during live program.
Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required images/footage for broadcast.
Assist in compiling research for anchors, maintaining on-air updates during live program.
Gather information on breaking stories for anchors to relay on air.
Responsible for monitoring and filling graphics orders throughout/during live show hours

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

Additional Job Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• 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-ro3kj3-3-134-104-173-42 in your application.