OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** News ***
*** News *** operates the *** News Channel (FNC), *** Business Network (FBN), *** News Digital, *** News Audio, *** News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services *** Nation and *** News International and the newly announced platform *** Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by *** Corporation, *** News *** reaches 200 million people each month.
JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for a motivated Digital Production Assistant, Flash to be a part of a groundbreaking online news-team for *** News.com & *** Business.com. As a Digital Production Assistant, Flash, you can handle a fast-paced environment and are creative, flexible and have a ''can-do'' attitude. You are willing to learn, enjoy collaborating with a team and are eager to advance within the company.
Shift schedule & working hours will be based on department needs, but the flexibility and ability to work weekends and evening shifts are ideal.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - Cut video from *** News Channel and *** Business Network shows for use in articles or the homepages of *** News.com and *** Business.com
- Monitor *** News Channel and *** Business Network programming for compelling newsmakers/segments that can be featured on *** News.com and *** Business.com
- Multitask on tight deadlines in high-pressure environment
- Prioritize assignments and meeting deadlines
- Other duties as assigned
**** YOU **** NEED - 1-2 years online news experience either writing or producing
- Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
- Experience multi-tasking several projects
- Excellent editorial judgment and knowledge of current events
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced 24-hour news environment
- Ability to work some holidays and adhere to shift changes
- A team player willing to jump in when needed in breaking news situations
- Proven capability to be creative and think 'outside the box'
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER - A Bachelors degree
- Knowledge of CMS, Photoshop & video editing systems
#EntryLevel #EarlyCareer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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