Production Assistant - American History TV & Book TV

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Assist Producers in preparing American History & Book TV programs. Assists in various ways with special series, such as America's Book Club. This includes watching, logging, and editing events for multiple C-SPAN platforms, creating graphics, answering phones during live programs, and performing several other editorial and administrative duties needed for the smooth functioning of the AHTVBTV unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Media logs and edits history and book programs.
• Enters detailed and accurate information about AHTV & BTV programs into Dalet information management system, including quality of program and ideological rating.
• Assists Producers in preparing taped and live programs.
• Assists in providing context and perspective to daily coverage, enhancing the overall experience of the programs and creating more clock-friendly programming.
• Assists in live productions by answering viewers' phone calls, field producing and other duties as needed.
• Types graphics accurately.
• Learns and utilizes fully and competently the company's systems for program management and record keeping, especially the Dalet system of information management.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND/SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Political Science, History, English or Radio/TV.
• Minimum one year relevant work experience.
• Ability to work independently as well as under direction of Producers within strict time constraints.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and consistently perform in a highly detailed environment.
• Strong knowledge of and interest in history, non-fiction books and public policy.
• High comfort level with computer use and various software programs.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including weekends and evenings.
• Understanding of C-SPAN programming and philosophy.
• Adaptable to changing priorities, multitasking and deadlines.
• Flexible hours and workweek schedule, including some weekends.