Newsroom Apprentice: National Affairs & Digital Production

AAJA26; Arlington (VA); In loco; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WETA in Arlington, VA seeks a News Assistant to support the national affairs unit and PBS NewsHour, covering science, medicine, education and economics. The role blends field and studio work with digital production; you will log video, perform research, conduct guest outreach and assist with scripts.

Recent graduates gain hands-on experience over 9 months with the national affairs team, rotating through control room and studio shifts, then collaborate with the digital team for 3 more months on

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Writing & Research

Journalism Interest

Phone & Admin

Time Management

PBS NewsHour Knowledge

Formazione

BA/BS

Descrizione del lavoro

WETA in Arlington, VA seeks a News Assistant to support the national affairs unit and PBS NewsHour, covering science, medicine, education and economics. The role blends field and studio work with digital production; you will log video, perform research, conduct guest outreach and assist with scripts.

Recent graduates gain hands-on experience over 9 months with the national affairs team, rotating through control room and studio shifts, then collaborate with the digital team for 3 more months on