NewsNation is looking for a temporary Production Assistant to join the show team producing its DC-based political news program, The Hill. The production assistant is a key part of the team completing crucial preproduction and production tasks. The production assistant works in office and is based at the network’s Washington, DC bureau.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Involvement in all weekly 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, in both the studio and the newsroom.
• 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

Compensation: $23 - $28 per hour
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.

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• Involvement in all weekly 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, in both the studio and the newsroom.
• 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 environmen