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Dow Jones Production Assistant in NEW YORK, New York

Job Description:

Production Assistant, Video in New York

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a versatile and hard-working production assistant in New York to support its senior personal tech columnist.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to creative and ambitious video and multimedia journalism projects. As part of a team that produces some of the WSJ’s most popular coverage, you will play a key role in driving its expansion and continued success.

You will be responsible for coordinating the logistics of video shoots, providing administrative support and assisting with research for videos, articles and interviews. You’ll also have the chance to assist with shooting and editing videos. You’re highly organized, a clear communicator and have a background in administrative and/or production work. Big plus if you're into tech and keep up with the latest products and news!

You will:

  • Manage video and article pre-production, including preparing research materials, production plans and budgets, booking and researching locations and guests, ordering props and running errands.

  • Provide administrative support, including processing expense reports, planning meetings and travel, managing calendars and inboxes, ordering supplies, shipping back products and equipment and other related business matters.

  • Assist with production, working with directors to unpack and set up equipment, manage camera media and more.

  • Assist with post-production, including organizing interview transcripts and gathering other assets.

  • Schedule and arrange meetings and calls with internal and external contacts.

  • Assist with video editing and scripting.

  • Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

You have:

  • At least 1 to 2 years of experience working in production or in an administrative capacity, ideally in a news or media organization.

  • Exceptional communication, organizational, multi-tasking, collaboration and emailing skills.

  • Strong technical grasp of Google suite and other popular communication, project management and administrative applications. You will set yourself apart if you’re comfortable in Adobe Premiere, After Effects or Photoshop.

  • Preference given to those interested in one or more of the following: technology journalism, video shooting and audio + video editing.

  • Strong research and writing skills with an eagerness to learn about journalism.

  • A professional demeanor and calm composure in deadline-driven or stressful situations. We’re looking for someone with a positive, problem-solving attitude.

  • Ability to drive, work late hours and the occasional weekend on short notice.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter clearly outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the key candidate requirements.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category: Creative & Design

Union Status:

Union role

Pay Range: $50,000 - $60,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

Req ID: 43002

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