National Affairs News Assistant — Rotational Program

NewsHour Productions LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NewsHour Productions, in partnership with WETA, seeks a News Assistant to gain hands-on experience in broadcast journalism by supporting the national affairs unit with logging video, researching stories, and assisting with field shoots.

This entry-level program runs nine months with national affairs duties, then three months with the digital team on online production. A BA/BS is required; strong writing, research and time management are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Demonstrated interest in journalism and/or television production.
• Professional phone manner and solid administrative skills.
• Strong work ethic and effective time management.
• Knowledge of PBS NewsHour’s journalistic style.

Aufgaben

• Researching stories and potential interview subjects.
• Assisting producers on field shoots.
• Contributing to digital content and online post-production.
• Perform related special projects or other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Writing

Research

Journalism interest

Phone etiquette

Administrative skills

Time management

PBS NewsHour style

Ausbildung

BA/BS

Jobbeschreibung

NewsHour Productions, in partnership with WETA, seeks a News Assistant to gain hands-on experience in broadcast journalism by supporting the national affairs unit with logging video, researching stories, and assisting with field shoots.

This entry-level program runs nine months with national affairs duties, then three months with the digital team on online production. A BA/BS is required; strong writing, research and time management are essential.