Production Assistant, Weekend Programming

Job Description

NewsNation Production Assistant, Weekend Programming (Chicago, IL)

NewsNation is looking for a Chicago-based production assistant for across to work across the weekend afternoon program NewsNation Now and the weekend evening program NewsNation Prime. The ideal candidate is passionate about news and journalism and is eager to have a hands-on role helping to produce daily news programs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Involvement in all daily show procedures, assisting production team in all stages of production

Work closely with producers to conduct and compile research for host and producers.

Work closely with producers and associate producers to edit video and prepare graphics.

Assist with guests who will appear on air.

Perform administrative tasks for anchors and senior producers as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:
• Minimum six months T.V. experience including internships in a news or talk show environment
• Knowledge and experience editing video
• 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
• Excellent knowledge of current events and politics
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure
• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail
• Must thrive in a collaborative work environment

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx0ez1-3-147-77-51-42 in your application.