NewsNation Part-Time Production Assistant, The Hill Sunday (Washington, DC)

NewsNation is looking for a part-time Production Assistant to join the show team producing its weekly DC-based political news program, The Hill Sunday. The production assistant is a key part of the team completing crucial preproduction and production tasks. The production assistant works in office three days a week ( Thursday, Friday and Sunday) and is based at the network's Washington, DC bureau.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Involvement in all weekly 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, in both the studio and the newsroom.

•Requirements & Skills:

• Minimum six months T.V. experience including internships in a news or talk show environment

• Knowledge and experience editing video

• 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

• 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

Compensation: $23 - $28 per hour

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.

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