NewsNation Desk Assistant, Washington, DC Bureau

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Desk Assistant for the News Nation National Washington Bureau in Washington, DC.

This role offers exposure to cable news and hands-on experience in newsgathering and television production, with responsibilities spanning information gathering, story research, and newsroom support. The position requires a minimum of 6 months TV experience, strong editing and social media skills, ENPS familiarity, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months TV experience including internships in a news or talk show environment.
• Editing video experience.
• Knowledge and experience in social media.
• Knowledge of ENPS preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Gather information via outreach by calling, emailing 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.

Skills

Video editing

Social media

ENPS

MS Office

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

NewsNation seeks a Desk Assistant to support the News Nation National Washington Bureau. The role is intended to provide those interested in a career in journalism exposure to cable news and hands-on experience in newsgathering and television production.

The position is based in Washington, DC.

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

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. #LI-Onsite

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.