Desk Associate, Newsgathering

Job Description

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Job Description
MSNBC is seeking a highly organized and enthusiastic Desk Associate to join our Newsgathering team in Washington. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced newsroom environment. The Desk Associate will support the assignment desk with communication, coordination, and content management responsibilities. This role provides excellent opportunities for recent graduates or early-career professionals to learn the basics of reporting and production by observing and working with some of the best, most experienced news professionals at a major news organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Desk Associates' main duties and responsibilities including administrative, operational, and editorial tasks for the MSNBC Washington Bureau.
• Answering Washington Bureau news desk phones.
• Coordinating and gathering incoming news videos.
• Logging news events and flagging news for the bureau's coverage teams.
• Support the DC Newsgathering team with editorial and production tasks during program airings/tapings.
• Greeting guests for news programs.
• Assist in research and other editorial projects and operational needs
Desk assistants' additional professional opportunities may include:
• Field-producing coverage of news events or elements for news reports.
• Digital journalist camera-shooting of news events.
• Producing news reports for various MSNBC offerings across platforms.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year experience in television production
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• 24/7 availability: ability/willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in Washington, DC

Desired Characteristics:
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, editorial judgment and attention to detail.
• Experience in a newsroom focused on television, video or other multimedia journalism
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft word and outlook e-mail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary Range: $19.00/hour-$26.00/hour

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-233bn2-216-73-217-10-42 in your application.