News Assistant – National Affairs
About The Position
The News Assistant program provides recent college graduates with practical experience in a broadcast news setting and exposure to many aspects of producing a nightly television news program. The National Affairs News Assistant works directly with the national affairs unit, assisting with video logging, footage gathering, research, guest outreach, and field shoots. The position is with the national affairs unit for nine months, with rotations through control room and studio shifts to assist anchors and producers with scripts and other daily broadcast needs. The News Assistant then spends three months with the digital team, assisting with online production of the PBS News Hour.
Requirements
- Excellent writing and research skills.
- Demonstrated interest in journalism and/or television production.
- Professional phone manner and solid administrative skills.
- Strong work ethic and effective time management.
- Knowledge of PBS NewsHour’s journalistic style.
- BA/BS (four-year college or university degree).
Responsibilities
- Log video feeds.
- Research stories and potential interview subjects.
- Assist producers on field shoots.
- Contribute to digital content and online post-production.
- Perform related special projects or other duties as assigned.
- Assist with gathering footage and guest outreach for the national affairs unit.
- Rotate through control room and studio shifts, assisting anchors and producers with scripts and daily broadcast needs.
- Assist the digital team with online production of the PBS News Hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
