Category: Television
Desk Assistant
NewsHour
Category: TelevisionLocation: Arlington
State: Virginia
Salary: $9/hr
Duration of Position: 6 montsh
Work Schedule: Full Time
Description:
The Desk Assistant (DA) position is part of a six-month entry-level program aimed at providing practical experience in a broadcast news setting. The DAs are exposed to all aspects involved in producing a nightly television news program. This position is divided into rotations among the different units that compose the NewsHour. The DAs also act as support staff for Senior Producers, Associate Producers and Reporters and Production Assistants.
Experience:
-Bachelor's Degree
-At least 6 months experience in radio, television or print news
-Good writing and research skills, good administrative skills, a pleasant phone manner and efficient work habits.
How To Apply:
Contact Lauren Knapp, the Desk Assistant Coordinator, for an application.
Email: lknapp@newshour.org
Web site: http://www.pbs.org/newshour
Phone: 703-998-2150
Posted: 09/25/2009 - 03:35 p.m.
Modified: 09/25/2009 - 04:46 p.m.
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