Anchor Production Assistant, MS NOW The Weeknight
About The Position
MS NOW is looking for a Anchor Production Assistant for The Weeknight. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. 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
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
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid leave
- tuition reimbursement
- a variety of other discounts and perks
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Career Level
Entry Level
