Desk Assistant

Job Description

NewsNation seeks a Desk Assistant to support NewsNation's newsgathering operations from our New York Bureau. The Desk Assistant works alongside the New York-based Assignment Editor and in concert with the national assignment desk in Chicago. The role is intended to provide those interested in a career in journalism exposure to cable news and hands-on experience in newsgathering and television production. The position is based in New York.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Man NewsNation's Assignment desk in the New York bureau
• Work to gather information via outreach by calling, e-mailing or monitoring social media
• Conduct story research for field and show teams
• Log or transcribe news events and share relevant editorial information with field and show teams
• Coordinate feeds of video being sent in from the field
• Provide other support to news managers, producers, correspondents, and anchors as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Minimum 6 months TV experience including internships in a news or talk show environment
• Knowledge and experience editing video
• Knowledge and experience in social media
• Knowledge of ENPS preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)
• Commitment to being a self-starter who proactively seeks out tasks and opportunities for growth
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 24/7 availability: ability/willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.
• Excellent knowledge of current events and politics
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure
• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail
• Must thrive in a collaborative work environment
• Employment contingent on a successful background check

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Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d25xb6-18-191-13-255-42 in your application.