News Assistant
Company: WETA
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
News AssistantFull time, Non-ExemptDuration: 1 yearReports to:
Broadcast ProducerJOB OBJECTIVEThe News Assistant program is
designed to give recent college graduates practical experience in a
broadcast news setting. During their tenure, News Assistants are
exposed to all aspects of producing a nightly television news
program. Over the course of the program, each News Assistant may
have the opportunity to rotate through any, or all of the following
areas:
- Field Shoots
- Research
- Logging
- Newsdesk
- OnlineESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Researching stories and potential interview subjects.
- Assisting producers on field shoots.
- Completing general duties associated with the newsdesk.
- Logging video feeds.
- Contributing to digital content and online
post-production.
- Operate computer graphics system, such as Chyron.
- Perform related special projects or other duties as
assigned.
SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Excellent writing and research skills.
- Demonstrated interest in journalism and/or television
production.
- Professional phone manner and solid administrative skills.
- Strong work ethic and effective time management.
- Knowledge of PBS NewsHour's journalistic style.EDUCATION &
EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree.
- Prior experience in a broadcast news setting preferred.
- Or equivalent combination of education and
experience.LOCATIONWETA and NewsHour Productions are Washington, DC
established media and news organizations. We are a largely local
workforce based out of the Campbell Place office in Arlington, VA.
WETA and NewsHour Productions value employee flexibility when
possible. Most positions based in our Arlington, VA office will be
onsite or hybrid, depending upon the role.COMPANY OVERVIEWWETA and
its subsidiary NewsHour Productions LLC serve local and national
public media audiences by producing and distributing content of
intellectual integrity and cultural merit. Through broadcast,
digital and community services, the organization offers compelling,
diverse programming on five television channels, including primary
channel WETA PBS, and on WETA Classical, the exclusive home for
classical music in the nation's capital; produces a portfolio of
national television productions, including PBS NewsHour, recognized
globally for bringing balanced, in-depth news coverage to all
Americans; creates impactful documentaries with longtime production
partners Ken Burns and Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; features a
variety of content offerings on weta.org, WETA Passport, the PBS
Video App and the WETA Classical App; and serves communities near
and far with education and engagement initiatives that contribute
to the company's mission of public service.VACCINATION POLICYWETA
and NewsHour Productions prioritizes the safety and security of our
community. In accordance with our focus on providing and
maintaining a safe workplace, we have adopted a mandatory COVID-19
vaccination policy for all employees working in a WETA and/or
NewsHour Productions office and employees who may reasonably or
occasionally be called to work onsite, subject to business needs.In
accordance with this policy, all applicants for employment in a
WETA and/or NewsHour Productions office are required to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment.
Requests for exemption from this policy based on a medical reason
or sincerely held religious belief will be considered upon a
conditional offer of employment. Reasonable accommodations will be
reviewed on a case-by-case basis.WETA and NewsHour Productions is
committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable
accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to
applicable law. This policy complies with all applicable laws and
is informed by guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYWETA and NewsHour Productions are equal
opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the
workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind
based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national
origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other
protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local
laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our
organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training,
and internships. WETA and NewsHour Productions make hiring
decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs
at the time.
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