NewsNation Desk Assistant, Washington, DC Bureau

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Washington, DC

4d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

NewsNation seeks a Desk Assistant to support the News Nation National Washington Bureau. The role is intended to provide those interested in a career in journalism exposure to cable news and hands-on experience in newsgathering and television production. The position is based in Washington, DC.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months TV experience including internships in a news or talk show environment
• Knowledge and experience editing video
• Knowledge and experience in social media
• 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
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 24/7 availability: ability/willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Work to gather information via outreach by calling, e-mailing or monitoring social media
• Conduct story research for field and show teams
• Compile News Roundup memo each morning
• Log or transcribe news events and share relevant editorial information with field and show teams
• Coordinate feeds of video being sent in from the field
• Provide other support to news managers, producers, correspondents, and anchors as assigned

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees