60 MINUTES · 1 day ago
Desk Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25/hr - $25/hrCBS New York is looking for a Desk Assistant to grow their news-gathering skills at the #1 television station in the portfolio of Paramount owned stations. The role involves collaborating with assignment editors, reporters, and producers in developing daily news coverage, conducting interviews, and assisting with editorial research and fact-checking.
BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNews
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
Qualification
Required
Must be a clear and courteous communicator
Must understand deadlines and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Must be a team player who likes to collaborate
Must have experience leveraging social media to track down information
Bachelor's Degree in journalism or a related field
Must be willing to work evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays
Company
60 MINUTES
60 MINUTES broadcasts television news magazine.
Founded in 1968
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-10-20
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