Job Description
NewsNation is looking for a Production Assistant to join the show team producing its weekend morning show. The production assistant is a key part of the team completing crucial preproduction and production tasks. The position is based at the network's offices in New York.
There are early morning / overnight hours required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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.
There are early morning / overnight hours required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Involvement in all daily show procedures, assisting production team in all stages of production
- Work closely with producers to conduct and compile research for host and producers
- Work closely with producers and associate producers to edit video and prepare graphics
- Assist with guests who will appear on air
- Perform administrative tasks for anchors and senior producers as assigned
- Minimum 6 months TV or Streaming experience including internships in a news or talk show environment
- Knowledge and experience editing video
- Knowledge of ENPS or INews 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
- Excellent knowledge of current events and politics
- Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure
- Must have the ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail
- Must thrive in a collaborative work environment
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.