Job Details
NEWS ASSISTANT - PERDIEM
NEWS ASSISTANT - PERDIEM
$21/hour - $23/hour
• Emerging Level
Summary
The individual will be responsible for coordinating clips between writers, producers and editors for packages, stories and show teases; will assemble scripts for anchors; assist assignment desk with news gathering; research news archives for footage requests and b-roll; other duties as assigned, including serving as feeds coordinator as necessary.
Category
Editor
Production Assistant
Researcher
Video Editor
Location
Greater New York City Area
Time Period
Unknown
Posted Date
Aug 23, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The individual will be responsible for coordinating clips between writers, producers and editors for packages, stories and show teases; will assemble scripts for anchors; assist assignment desk with news gathering; research news archives for footage requests and b-roll; other duties as assigned, including serving as feeds coordinator as necessary.
- Candidate should have 1-3 years prior major market experience in a TV newsroom;
- know how to desktop edit, search archives and coordinate video edits with editors and producers;
- great attitude and organizational skills required;
- assignment editor experience and story set-up experience required;
- must be exceptional team player;
- ability to work well under pressure; must be willing to work overnights and flexible with hours and days.
- Candidate will also be required to join the WGA East union.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience and in accordance with the applicable union collective bargaining agreement is: $21.00-$23.63 per hour.
Job Type
Contract
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening, Overnight
Attached Files
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