News Assistant - perdiem position
About The Position
NEWS ASSISTANT – perdiem position The individual will be responsible for coordinating clips between writers, producers and editors for packages, stories and show teases; will assemble scripts for anchors; assist assignment desk with news gathering; research news archives for footage requests and b-roll; other duties as assigned, including serving as feeds coordinator as necessary and helping anchors and reporters prepare video, graphics and other elements for live streams. Candidate should have 1-3 years prior major market experience in a TV newsroom; know how to desktop edit, search archives and coordinate video edits with editors and producers; great attitude and organizational skills required; assignment editor experience and story set-up experience required; must be exceptional team player; ability to work well under pressure; must be willing to work overnights and flexible with hours and days. Candidate will also be required to join the WGA East union. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience and in accordance with the applicable union collective bargaining agreement is: $21.85-$24.58 per hour. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $21.85-24.58 per hour.
Requirements
- 1-3 years prior major market experience in a TV newsroom
- know how to desktop edit, search archives and coordinate video edits with editors and producers
- great attitude and organizational skills required
- assignment editor experience and story set-up experience required
- must be exceptional team player
- ability to work well under pressure
- must be willing to work overnights and flexible with hours and days
- Candidate will also be required to join the WGA East union
Responsibilities
- coordinating clips between writers, producers and editors for packages, stories and show teases
- assemble scripts for anchors
- assist assignment desk with news gathering
- research news archives for footage requests and b-roll
- serving as feeds coordinator as necessary
- helping anchors and reporters prepare video, graphics and other elements for live streams
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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