Applications are now being accepted for staff positions for Need to Know, an online and broadcast current affairs project.
Project Description
Need to Know is a new current affairs media project from WNET.ORG, the leading provider of news, current affairs and documentary content for public television. Premiering in the spring of 2010, it will combine a major 24/7 online platform and a weekly, one-hour primetime television broadcast, in magazine format, each Friday evening.
Description of Duties
The PA/Researcher will support the production of content for both the online and broadcast platforms. He/she will work closely with the editorial team at all stages of the production process from story development through post-production. Responsibilities and tasks will include, but are not limited to, researching stories; organizing shoots; fact-checking scripts; searching for archival footage; developing and producing interactive features; posting video, audio, and text to the online platform, managing deliverables, maintaining production records; and may also include shooting and editing video and assisting in the preparation of segments for broadcast. In addition, he/she will liaise, as necessary, with various other departments, including publicity, production services, finance and legal.
Term: Staff position. Benefits included.
Educational Requirements/Special Skills
- BS or BA in Liberal Arts.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in television or multimedia production.
- Minimum of two (2) years editorial experience in print, online or broadcast journalism.
- Exceptional research skills, written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Exceptional planning, organization, problem analysis and decision-making skills.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines and to problem-solve when difficulties arise.
Preferred Requirements
- Prior experience in production of daily or weekly news/public affairs program.
- Ability to shoot and edit video.(Final Cut Pro)
- Prior experience in archival research.
- Demonstrated interest in current affairs.
Contact
To apply, candidates should submit resumé, cover letter and salary history via email. Responses should list the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email. Please do not send links to online resumes.
WNET.ORG
Recruiting Manager
450 West 33rd Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10001-2605
Fax: 212-560-1350
E-mail: jobs@wnet.org
Qualified candidates only; no phone calls please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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