DC Newsroom Operations Coordinator

Versant3; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Other discounts and perks

Job summary

VERSANT Media's MS NOW DC team is seeking a DC Coordinator to support the DC Bureau Chief, Deputy Bureau Chief and the operational needs of the DC newsgathering team. You will play a key role in launching MS NOW's DC news operation and serve as a vital member of the team.

The ideal candidate will have a start-up mindset, eagerness to take on new projects, and the ability to wear many hats while advancing our journalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 2 years experience in television production.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights, under tight deadline pressure, occasionally with little or no warning.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties (i.e. answering telephones, scheduling/planning meetings, filing, planning travel arrangements for executives, submitting expense reports, etc).
• Prepare and update correspondence, reports, and documents using Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Assist on ad hoc projects and other miscellaneous duties assigned by supervisors
• Maintain basic knowledge of current news events
• Organize internal and external visits with government officials, newsmakers, News Group and media partners
• Assist in research and other editorial projects and operational needs

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Professional phone manner

Initiative

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

VERSANT Media's MS NOW DC team is seeking a DC Coordinator to support the DC Bureau Chief, Deputy Bureau Chief and the operational needs of the DC newsgathering team. You will play a key role in launching MS NOW's DC news operation and serve as a vital member of the team.

The ideal candidate will have a start-up mindset, eagerness to take on new projects, and the ability to wear many hats while advancing our journalism.