Role OverviewThe News Assistant program is designed to give recent college graduates practical experience in a broadcast news setting, covering a wide variety of subjects. The National Affairs News Assistant will work directly with the national affairs unit to assist with logging video, gathering footage, research, guest outreach and field shoots.
What You Will Do
Logging video feeds, researching stories and potential interview subjects, assisting producers on field shoots, contributing to digital content and online post-production.
Why It Might Be a Fit
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.
Requirements
- BA/BS (4-year College/University Degree)
- 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
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k) or other retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
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