Administrative Assistant, Face the Nation

CBS News
  • Location
    Washington, D.C.
  • Sector
    Commercial
  • Experience
    Early Career
  • Posted
    Feb 14

Position description

The ideal candidate is a team player with exceptional organizational skills, is detail-oriented, and has the ability to both multi-task and keep a calm head under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude. Must be flexible and able to roll with the punches.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist Moderator of Face the Nation and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent with administrative tasks (travel, expenses, scheduling and appearance logistics)
  • Work with producers to help the broadcast with research and packages and with writing/fact checking copy and questions for FTN
  • Research segments for both Face the Nation, The CBS Evening News and other special events in which the Moderator/CFAC is appearing as needed.
  • Help with monitoring and assisting FTN moderator/CFAC with social media tracking and posting as necessary.
  • Help with researching and scripting questions/copy for FTN Moderator/CFAC/Evening News contributor with stream, affiliate and radio appearances.
  • Develop administrative systems for tracking developing stories, video, stills, oversee rights and clearances information for broadcast.
  • Oversee FTN contacts and administrative database.

Qualifications

  • Internship or comparable experience working on a news broadcast.
  • College degree
  • Able to work under pressure and under strict deadlines.
  • Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
  • Strong editorial skills in the areas of politics and foreign policy
  • Must be willing and able to work late, flexible hours, holidays, and/or weekends in the event of extraordinary news events

 


Additional Qualifications:

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize workload

 


Work Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday schedule with the ability to be available as needed on Mondays/Tuesdays.

Application instructions

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