DC Newsroom Operations Coordinator

Minority Professional Network, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

VERSANT Media is seeking a DC Coordinator to support the DC Bureau Chief and the DC newsgathering team. You will play a key role in launching MS NOW’s newsgathering operation, taking on diverse tasks and growing with the bureau.

The ideal candidate has a start-up mentality, 2+ years in television production, and a willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and overnights under tight deadlines. The position offers company benefits and opportunities to engage with senior leadership.

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 (e.g. breaking news).
• Strong desire to pursue a career in journalism
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Experience with newsrooms and newsgathering operations
• Excellent administrative, organizational and time management skills
• Professional phone and office manner, including when handling high-level confidential and sensitive company information
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Ability to take initiative and self-start
• Ability to manage relationships with clients, and interact with senior leadership and talent across the organization

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

Bachelor's degree

TV production experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

2 years experience in television production

Job description

VERSANT Media is seeking a DC Coordinator to support the DC Bureau Chief and the DC newsgathering team. You will play a key role in launching MS NOW’s newsgathering operation, taking on diverse tasks and growing with the bureau.

The ideal candidate has a start-up mentality, 2+ years in television production, and a willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and overnights under tight deadlines. The position offers company benefits and opportunities to engage with senior leadership.