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NewsNation Desk Assistant, Washington, DC Bureau
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What they do
A Producer plans and coordinates elements needed to create a film, television show, theater production, musical production or radio show. Works with writers, composers and artistic directors to develop ideas and scripts; oversees rehearsals or production schedule and budget; recruits financing to support production and marketing costs; negotiates distribution agreements. May also work on television or radio advertisements.
$59,161 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
-4% projected decline
Job Description
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
Qualifications:
- 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.
Compensation Range:
$22- 25/hourly