Desk Assistant (Freelance)
*** New York is looking for a journalist who wants to grow their news-gathering skills at the #1 television station in the portfolio of *** owned stations. Join a team with tremendous opportunity for career growth and development!
Key Responsibilities:
-Work closely with assignment editors, reporters, and producers in development of daily news coverage.
-Make regular calls to a wide range of local agencies to confirm information.
-Set up and conduct interviews.
-Assist with editorial research and fact-checking.
-Communicate information to the newsroom in a timely fashion.
-Answer phones, emails and vet information and tips.
-Log interviews and press conferences.
-Shadow assignment editors with opportunities to run the desk as acting assignment editor
Required Skills:
-Must be a clear and courteous communicator.
-Must understand deadlines and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
-Must be a team player who likes to collaborate.
-Must have experience leveraging social *** to track down information.
-Bachelor's Degree in journalism or a related field.
-Must be willing to work evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
*** News and Stations, brings together the power of *** News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the *** News Streaming Network, *** News Streaming local platforms, local websites and *** news.com, under one umbrella. *** News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the *** News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts *** MORNINGS, *** SATURDAY MORNING, the *** EVENING NEWS **** NORAH O'DONNELL, *** SUNDAY MORNING, *** ****END EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION **** MARGARET BRENNAN. *** News and Stations provides news and information for the *** Television Network, *** News.com, *** News Radio and podcasts, *** +, all digital platforms, and the *** News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news ser *** that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The *** News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from *** News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. *** News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as *** N, the *** News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as *** News.com and *** +. The ser *** is available live in 91 countries. *** News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. *** News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $16.64 - 25.0.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
*** is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At *** , the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. *** is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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