Desk Assistant

**Desk Assistant, CBS NEW YORK (Freelance)**

**Desk Assistant (Freelance)**

CBS New York is looking for a journalist who wants to grow their news-gathering skills at the #1 television station in the portfolio of Paramount owned stations. Join a team with tremendous opportunity for career growth and development!

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Work closely with assignment editors, reporters, and producers in development of daily news coverage.
+ Make regular calls to a wide range of local agencies to confirm information.
+ Set up and conduct interviews.
+ Assist with editorial research and fact-checking.
+ Communicate information to the newsroom in a timely fashion.
+ Answer phones, emails and vet information and tips.
+ Log interviews and press conferences.
+ Shadow assignment editors with opportunities to run the desk as acting assignment editor

**Required Skills:**

+ Must be a clear and courteous communicator.
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