Production Coordinator

Location
Washington, DC
Posted
Jul 13, 2022
Closes
Aug 11, 2022
Ref
JR-90273707
Function
Program Manager
Hours
Full Time
Job Description

Washington Post Live is looking for a production coordinator to join our editorial team. We are looking for a self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills. Someone who has a positive attitude, is highly organized, detail-oriented and can perform well under the pressure of a fast-moving news environment.

The ideal candidate is a team player who can follow detailed instruction but is also able to take initiative when needed and has a passion for journalism and is an avid consumer of news content.

Motivation:
  • You are an avid reader and consumer of news media content
  • You understand how to use words to convey ideas clearly
  • You are organized, driven and eager
  • You are energized by problem-solving and achieving multiple tasks
  • You have an instinct to take the initiative to find a solution
  • You are detail-oriented and careful to complete each task with precision
  • You work well under pressure and in meeting deadlines


Responsibilities :
  • Track daily booking outreach and publishing daily updates
  • Manage deadlines with the event side of the team
  • Write/create lower thirds
  • Create run of show grids from producer notes
  • Coordinate connection tests with upcoming guests
  • Assist with copy editing across all assets
  • Coordinate collection of Twitter audience questions during each program
  • Organize and update various excel tracking documents with precision


Qualifications:
  • 2+ years in newsroom or similar environment
  • Bachelor's degree required (TV/Film/Journalism or related field)
  • Strong organization skills and the ability to perform duties under deadlines
  • Strong presentation, writing and research skills
  • Experience with digital media
  • Ability to manage social media accounts desirable
  • A collaborative spirit and ability to build partnerships across team
  • Experience using Excel, Adobe Premier, photoshop


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The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?

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