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Production Assistant, On Balance

Newsnation

Washington, DC 07-22-2025
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  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
NewsNation Production Assistant, On Balance (Washington, DC)
NewsNation is looking for a Production Assistant to join the team at On Balance the nightly cable news program hosted by Leland Vittert based at the network's DC studios.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Involvement in all daily show procedures, assisting production team in all stages of production
• Work closely with producers to conduct and compile research for host and producers
• Work closely with producers and associate producers to edit video and prepare graphics
• Assist with guests who will appear on air
• Perform administrative tasks for host as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 6 months TV experience including internships in a news or talk show environment
• Knowledge and experience editing video
• 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
• 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
Salary Range: $19 to $23 hourly
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-qkkep6-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.

Salary Details
Salary Range: $19.00 to $23.00 Per Hour ($ USD)
Company Profile
Newsnation

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 196 full power stations (including partner stations) in 114 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.