News Desk Assistant
NBC News
Washington, DCThis is a Full Time Job
Our Desk Assistants’ positions are entry-level positions with benefits.
Please note: The positions are staff with an end date (18 months).
Duties/Responsibilities:
Desk Assistants’ main duties and responsibilities are performing administrative, operational, and editorial tasks for the NBC News Washington Bureau and the NBC News cable news programs it serves.
• Answering Washington Bureau newsdesk phones.
• Coordinating and gathering incoming news videos.
• Logging news events and flagging editorial for the bureau including the White House.
• Assisting correspondents and anchors with editorial and production tasks during program airings/tapings.
• Greeting guests for news programs, escorting them to studios, preparing them for live shots. Working with the assignment desk.
Desk assistants’ additional professional opportunities may include:
• Field-producing coverage of news events or elements for news reports.
• Digital journalist camera-shooting of news events.
• Producing news reports for various NBC News programs, NBC News affiliates, or NBC News.com website.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• 24/7 availability: ability/willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
Desired Characteristics
:
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, editorial judgment.
• Television newsroom experience.
• Digital journalism experience.
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent telephone communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft word and outlook e-mail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures.
Additional Requirements:
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Salary/Benefits
$21.00
- 21.00
per hour
$21.00 - $21.00 /hour USD
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
Perks
• Variety of other discounts
Additional Information
The NBC News Washington Bureau offers paid full-time Desk Assistants (D.A.) positions year-round, aimed at individuals with a strong interest in television journalism, particularly in network and cable news. This program provides excellent opportunities to learn the fundamentals of reporting and production by observing and collaborating with experienced news professionals at a major news organization.
