A thriving, mission-driven multi *** organization, *** produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The *** audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility – and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital *** to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.
Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success.
We need editorial and production assistants, to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment with some of the best journalists in the business.
Your creative ideas, ability to edit audio, write news and program copy as well as your familiarity with digital and social content will keep our listeners informed while helping to shape the sound of *** ’s programs. Successful candidates will be primarily assigned to fill long term temporary assignments on *** ’s news magazine shows; Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, and Weekend All Things Considered.
This assignment will require essential on-site shifts at our Washington, DC headquarters. Shifts will rotate through dayside, mid-day and overnights. This is a temporary six month onsite role. RESPONSIBILITIES - Books guests
- Generates story ideas
- Edits and mixes audio
- Prepares scripts
- Writes news and program copy
- Delivers digital content as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
REQUIRED S****S - At least 2 years’ experience in journalism
- At least 1 years’ experience in broadcast journalism
- Inter *** te ability to edit audio
- Demonstrated writing ability
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly and efficiently on deadline.
- Digital *** skills, including proficiency in social *** as a news gathering tool
- Ability and willingness to work varied shifts, including overnight and weekends
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Proven ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at *** and within the public radio system
PREFERRED S****S - Experience in radio broadcasting
- Experience in a demanding and fast-paced newsroom
- Experience with multiple digital audio workstations
- Experience in news journalism
- Familiarity with public radio
Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered. Want more *** ? Explore the stories behind the stories on our *** Extra blog. Get social with *** Extra on Facebook and following @ *** Extra and # *** Life on Twitter and Instagram. Find more career opportunities at *** .org/careers and on Twitter at @ *** Jobs.
*** is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *** is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.