Production Assistant for the Washington Journal

GENERAL FUNCTION: Assist with the production of C-SPAN's Washington Journal, the network's daily live morning viewer call-in program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers, screens and posts viewer calls for Washington Journal.

• Assists Producer in the production of the live show.

• Assists Producers in the preparation of various program elements, including video clips and background research.

• Helps develop and maintain Washington Journal's social media presence.

• Participates in editorial planning meetings.

• Creates on-air graphics consistent with presentation guidelines.

• Keeps current on news and public affairs through traditional, online and social media.

• Keeps computer database up-to-date.

• Oversees all supplies for Washington Journal personnel and production.

• Manages green room operations by greeting and preparing for air guests on the Washington Journal.

• Functions in similar capacities for other C-SPAN programs under the jurisdiction of the Washington Journal.

• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND/SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, political science, history or related field.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in current events, politics and public affairs.

• Understanding of C-SPAN programming and philosophy.

• Strong social media skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to manage multiple projects under strict deadlines.

• Demonstrated experience working successfully under deadline.

• Availability to very early mornings and weekends.

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