News Production Assistant
Audacy
Los Angeles, CA
Anchor Production Assistant, The Lawrence O'Donnell Show
Responsibilities
MSNBC is looking for an exceptional Anchor Production Assistant for The Lawrence O'Donnell Show. This is a staff with end date position for 6 months, based in Los Angeles.
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
• 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
Basic Qualifications:
• At least one year of news production experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
Additional Job Requirements:
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the
United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under t
tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
Desired Characteristics
Desired Qualifications:
• 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-gqkq61-35-175-246-88-42 in your application.