NewsNation Production Assistant, NNN - CHI (4p-7p) Weekend

NewsNation is seeking a Production Assistant for Chicago-based weekend programming. This role involves crucial preproduction and production tasks, assisting the team in all stages. Responsibilities include conducting research, editing video, preparing graphics and scripts, assisting on-air guests, and performing administrative duties for anchors and producers. The position requires a minimum of 6 months of TV or streaming experience, video editing skills, and advanced Microsoft Office knowledge.

Must Have

• Involvement in all daily show procedures, assisting production team in all stages of production
• Work closely with producers to conduct and compile research for host and producers
• Work closely with producers and associate producers to edit video and prepare graphics and scripts
• Assist with guests who will appear on air
• Perform administrative tasks for anchors, executive producers, and senior producers
• Minimum 6 months TV or Streaming experience including internships in a news or talk show environment
• Knowledge and experience editing video
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)
• Excellent knowledge of current events and politics
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail

Good to Have

• Knowledge of ENPS or INews

Perks & Benefits

• Medical insurance (with multiple plan options)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid Parental leave
• Life insurance

The production assistant is a key part of the team completing crucial preproduction and production tasks. This position is based at the network's headquarters in Chicago.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Involvement in all daily show procedures, assisting production team in all stages of production
• Work closely with producers to conduct and compile research for host and producers
• Work closely with producers and associate producers to edit video and prepare graphics and scripts
• Assist with guests who will appear on air
• Perform administrative tasks for anchors, executive producers, and senior producers

Requirements & Skills:

• Minimum 6 months TV or Streaming experience including internships in a news or talk show environment
• Knowledge and experience editing video
• Knowledge of ENPS or INews preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)
• Commitment to being a self-starter who proactively seeks out tasks and opportunities for growth
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Characteristics

• Excellent knowledge of current events and politics
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure
• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail
• Must thrive in a collaborative work environment

Salary range: $16.00 - $24.00/hour (based on experience)

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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