Anchor Production Assistant, MS NOW The Briefing with Jen Psaki
Versant•Washington, DC
•$30 - $32•Onsite
About The Position
MS NOW is looking for an Anchor Production Assistant for The Briefing with Jen Psaki. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
Requirements
- At least one year of news production experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
- 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.
- Excellent knowledge of politics, history and current events.
- Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Avid/Interplay and iNews preferred.
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 create one-sheets on guests
- Provide daily support by managing calendars, appearance and schedule
- Schedule and book travel and meetings
- Organize and schedule meetings and interviews
- Maintain and process expense reports
- Respond to correspondences
- Perform light errands
- Order, build and coordinate graphic elements for air
- Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required photos for broadcast
- Pitch stories and guests for show
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid leave
- tuition reimbursement
- a variety of other discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
