Part-Time Newsdesk Assistant

Summary

The NFL Media Group is seeking a Newsdesk Assistant who is tasked with assisting the Assignment Desk in all phases the newsgathering process for both on-air and digital content.

Essential Functions

Potential candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Must be able to follow instructions and work well with others in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily assignments
• Strong football knowledge and awareness of NFL events and stories, ability to quickly identify players and coaches.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations
• Familiar with utilizing social media as a source of breaking news
• Able to book feeds and file transfer
• Must be flexible with work schedule including weekends and overnight shifts

Required Education and Experience

• College degree
• 1+ years in a newsroom environment

Preferred Education and Experience

• BA in Journalism or Communications preferred
• 1+ years in a newsroom environment

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Working with others in various levels on the assignment desk, overseeing desk functions in off hours

Travel

• Minimal - some local assignments, not required

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work 

• Less than 29 hours/week
• Must be flexible with work schedule including weekends and overnight shifts
• Part-time FLSA non-exempt
• Must be available to work from our Inglewood office
• The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.