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Jobs

News Producers (Full-Time)

Democracy Now!, a Manhattan based daily independent news hour, seeks experienced and tech savvy journalist/producers with a passion for independent media to fill full-time News Producer positions. News Producers are responsible for research, booking guests, writing ledes and developing stories.

Responsibilities

• Research topics for shows
• Book & pre-interview guests
• Write story ledes
• Work with TV producers to select visual elements
• Monitor national & international news


Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of Democracy Now!
• News research & writing experience
• Line producing experience a plus
• Able to handle multiple deadline driven tasks under pressure
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent news judgment
• Excellent online research skills
• Proficiency in word processing and generally web/computer savvy

On-Air Graphic Designer/CG Operator (Part-Time)

Democracy Now!, a Manhattan based daily independent news hour, seeks part-time Live On-Air Graphic Designer/CG Operator. High level of skill in Photoshop and After Effects required. Experience with live news production, Harris Inscriber and Google Earth strongly preferred. This position is available immediately. Please email a resume, cover letter and work sample to job (at) democracynow (dot) org with “Graphics” as subject.


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