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(Sunday-Thursday, 9am-6pm)

GENERAL FUNCTION:
Responsible for assisting in preparing live and taped public affairs content for C-SPAN networks and ensuring that all program elements are prepared for air. Develops and maintains program schedules, edits video content and provides research and organizational support as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches and produces daily coverage of congressional, administration briefings and other assigned public affairs events, identifying and communicating the most relevant and newsworthy aspects of assigned events.
• Prepares next day'a events for live and/or taped coverage. Writes event descriptions and graphics and also schedules events on on-air rundowns.
• Assists in implementing daily programming schedules for C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, or C-SPAN3. Works with producers to ensure alignment with editorial and presentation guidelines.
• Assists Content Producers by monitoring network pool and C-SPAN programming for editorial content and quality control. Consistently identifies and communicates to all platforms the most newsworthy and relevant aspects of assigned events in a timely and accurate manner.
• Writes and prepares on-air copy, graphics and schedule information, ensuring accuracy in scripts and visuals, with supervision from Coordinating Producer.
• Researches C-SPAN archives for potential obituary material or special programming.
• Maintains accurate and detailed information on programming for the TV networks.
• Prepares accurate program logs for use by technical teams.
• Edits programming in Dalet content management system, coordinating workflow for video and graphics.
• Schedules timely and relevant event promotions in program transitions.
• If producing live coverage, provides clear guidance to editorial and technical staff on presentation matters.
• Processes phone calls for viewer call-in segments.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND/SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum two years of related experience, preferably in electronic media or on Capitol Hill.
• Strong knowledge and interest in politics, government and public affairs.
• Excellent organizational, grammatical, writing and spelling skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work within strict time constraints.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a production team.
• Must work a Sunday through Thursday schedule; however, must be flexible to work varied schedules, including evenings and weekends.
• Proficiency in computer systems and basic editing techniques, with knowledge of Dalet preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Demonstrates adherence to C-SPAN corporate values, policies, and procedures.