Production Assistant, Weekends 5Pm-6Pm

Job Description

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

MSNBC is looking for a Production Assistant for their weekends show, 5PM-6PM with host Rev. Al Sharpton.

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 and build updates
• Provide daily support by managing calendars, appearance and schedule
• Schedule and book travel and meetings
• Organize and schedule meeting and interviews
• Maintain and process expense reports
• Respond to correspondences
• Coordinate Social Media Posts
• Post Assigned Content to Social Platforms
• Order and coordinate all graphic elements for air when needed
• Oversee the airing of all graphic elements in control room during live program when needed
• Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required footage for broadcast

Qualifications/Requirements
• At least one year of news production experience.
• Knowledge of Social Media Platforms
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

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 Social Media Platforms
• Knowledge of Avid/Interplay and iNews preferred.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5p4jz-18-223-20-57-42 in your application.