Primetime Live Production Assistant

C-SPAN; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

C-SPAN in Washington, DC seeks a Production Assistant to support daily prep and live primetime programming, assisting Producers and Hosts with program elements, graphics, research, and viewer participation.

The role requires strong research, writing and verbal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced live production environment including evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Interest in current events, politics and public affairs.
• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily prep and production of live primetime programs.
• Prepare program elements: video clips, graphics, research, materials.
• Support in live control room and coordinate elements during broadcasts.
• Operate TelePrompter for on-air hosts.
• Screen and post viewer calls for primetime and other productions.
• Participate in daily editorial and planning meetings.
• Create on-air graphics per presentation guidelines.
• Coordinate guest prep and studio needs across teams.

Skills

Journalism interest

Research skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Live production

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

C-SPAN in Washington, DC seeks a Production Assistant to support daily prep and live primetime programming, assisting Producers and Hosts with program elements, graphics, research, and viewer participation.

The role requires strong research, writing and verbal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced live production environment including evenings and weekends as needed.