1

Tv Desk Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... the television station. Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments: Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and ...

... the television station. Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments: Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and ...

News Intern

Needham, MA · On-site

$20/hr

Assignment Desk * Assist team members with content gathering and planning. * Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls, social media and viewer tips. * Develop and pitch story ideas. TV ...

... the television station. Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments: Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and ...

... the television station. Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments: Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and ...

... the television station. Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments: Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and ...

... the television station. Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments: Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and ...

Part Time News Assistant

Portland, ME · On-site

$16.75 - $18.11/hr

We help grow the most talented people in television. You have the opportunity to work with a team ... News Desk Assistant to support our newsroom on its daily operations. Key Responsibilities:

... the television station. Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments: Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and ...

... the television station. Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments: Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and ...

... the television station. Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments: Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and ...

... the television station. Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments: Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and ...

... the television station. Newsroom interns will spend 10 to 12 weeks shadowing and gaining experience in the following departments: Assignment Desk * Assist team members in gathering news and ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Tv Desk Assistant information

See salary details

$10

$20

$33

How much do tv desk assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for tv desk assistant in the United States is $20.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are popular job titles related to Tv Desk Assistant jobs?

For Tv Desk Assistant jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Tv Desk Assistant job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 93% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,356 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

NewsNation Desk Assistant, Washington, DC Bureau

Washington, DC • On-site

WOWK-TV
51 - 200 employees

$22 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

NewsNation seeks a Desk Assistant to support the News Nation National Washington Bureau. The role is intended to provide those interested in a career in journalism exposure to cable news and hands-on experience in newsgathering and television production. The position is based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

- Work to gather information via outreach by calling, e-mailing or monitoring social media

- Conduct story research for field and show teams

- Compile News Roundup memo each morning

- Log or transcribe news events and share relevant editorial information with field and show teams

- Coordinate feeds of video being sent in from the field

- Provide other support to news managers, producers, correspondents, and anchors as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum 6 months TV experience including internships in a news or talk show environment

Knowledge and experience editing video

Knowledge and experience in social media

Knowledge of ENPS preferred

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)

Commitment to being a self-starter who proactively seeks out tasks and opportunities for growth

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

24/7 availability: ability/willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.

Compensation Range: $22-$25/hourly

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

#LI-Onsite

SCAM ALERT:

Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.