NewsNation - Production Assistant -Morning In America Weekend

Production Assistant

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:

• 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

Requirements & Skills:

• 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

Characteristics:

• 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

Salary Range: $18.00 to 22.00/hour (per experience)

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.