Summary
We are looking for a News Production Assistant to assist producers, assignment editors, and directors with daily newscast preparation.
Category
Production Assistant
Location
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
May 26, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
We are looking for a News Production Assistant to assist producers, assignment editors, and directors with daily newscast preparation. This individual will organize news scripts and rundowns, answer News Desk telephone inquiries, make police and fire department beat checks, make story follow-up calls as directed by assignment editors, producers and reporters, sort and distribute mail. This individual will also staff the Viewer Information Line which is responsible for retrieving the voice-mail inquiries from the established line, research questions asked and follow-up with the viewer regarding the results.
- News Production Assistants must be able to work 20-30 hours weekly across a variety of shifts (including overnights, early mornings, and weekends).
- Functional computer skills, Internet research skills, exceptional telephone handling skills are a must.
- Currently attending college or possess a college degree with a concentration in broadcast or media journalism; sophomore and junior college students are encouraged to apply.
Job Type
Part Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening, Overnight