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 match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking a Desk Assistant to support the News Nation National Washington Bureau in Washington, DC. This entry-level position offers exposure to cable news and hands-on experience in newsgathering and television production.

You will help gather information, conduct story research, log events, and coordinate feeds while supporting news managers, producers, correspondents, and anchors. This role requires a proactive, self-starting attitude and a willingness to work irregular hours.

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.

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

Skills

TV experience

Self-starter

Social media savvy

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

ENPS

Microsoft Office

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.