News Production Assistant
Responsibilities
- Must be willing to work different shifts as part of a 24/7 news operation, including working weekends, holidays, and overnights
- Assist editors and management in all aspects of newsroom operations
- Conduct interviews with newsmakers
- Monitor and contribute to social media
- ID news stories and ideas to pitch to editors and management
Qualifications
- Radio production and journalism background strongly preferred
- Familiarity with how to leverage social media platforms
- Must be able to manage and meet strict deadlines
- Working knowledge of current events and industry trends
- Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software, and audio/video editing systems a plus
About the Role
This is an entry-level position with great growth potential. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task under deadline pressure, and strong critical thinking skills. Must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, be immersed in local news, and understand the importance of ethics and news standards.
Benefits
- A health care coordinator
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Mental health
- Telemedicine
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account
- Disability
- Life insurance
- Critical illness
- Hospital indemnity
- Accident insurance
- Paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Legal assistance
- Life assistance program
- Identity theft protection
- Discounted home and auto insurance
- Pet insurance
Pay
The anticipated starting salary range for New York-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $17.61/hr.-$19.33/hr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Schedule
This is an evergreen posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a roster of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise.