Anchor Production Assistant, MS NOW The Weeknight

Versant • Washington, DC

2d • $30 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

MS NOW is looking for an Anchor Production Assistant for The Weeknight. 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

Nice To Haves

• Excellent knowledge of politics, history and current events
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure
• 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
• Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a variety of other discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree