NewsNation Desk Assistant, Washington, DC Bureau
Listed on 2026-09-07
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Creative Arts/Media
Journalism, Broadcasting, Video Production, Social Media
News Nation seeks a Desk Assistant to support the News Nation National Washington Bureau. The role is intended to provide those interested in a career in journalism exposure to cable news and hands-on experience in news gathering and television production. The position is based in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities:- Work to gather information via outreach by calling, e-mailing or monitoring social media
- Conduct story research for field and show teams
- Compile News Roundup memo each morning
- Log or transcribe news events and share relevant editorial information with field and show teams
- Coordinate feeds of video being sent in from the field
- Provide other support to news managers, producers, correspondents, and anchors as assigned
- Minimum 6 months TV experience including internships in a news or talk show environment
- Knowledge and experience editing video
- Knowledge and experience in social media
- 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
- 24/7 availability: ability/willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.
Compensation Range: $22-$25/hourly
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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