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Support Producers and Hosts in the preparation and execution of program elements, including video, graphics, research, viewer participation and live control room production.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nAssists Producers with the daily preparation and production of C-SPAN's live primetime programs.\nAssists in the preparation of program elements, including C-SPAN video clips, graphics, background research and other editorial and production materials.\nAssists Producers in the live control room and helps coordinate program elements during live broadcasts.\nOperates TelePrompter for on-air hosts.\nAnswers, screens and posts viewer calls for primetime programming and other productions as needed.\nParticipates in daily editorial and production planning meetings.\nCreates and coordinates on-air graphics consistent with C-SPAN presentation guidelines.\nAssists with research and preparation for guest interviews and other program segments.\nCoordinates with producers, other Production Assistants and colleagues across C-SPAN on program elements and production needs.\nHelps develop and maintain the programs' social media presence and supports coordination with digital platforms as appropriate.\nKeeps current on news, politics and public affairs through traditional, online and social media.\nAssists with guest preparation and other studio or production needs as required.\nFunctions in similar capacities for other C-SPAN programs as needed.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nBACKGROUND/SKILLS:\n\nBachelor's degree in journalism, political science, history or related field preferred.\nDemonstrated knowledge of and interest in current events, politics and public affairs.\nUnderstanding of C-SPAN programming and editorial approach.\nExcellent attention to detail.\nStrong research, writing and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to identify relevant video and other program elements.\nAbility to manage multiple assignments and priorities under daily deadlines.\nAbility to work effectively in a live production environment and respond to changing program needs.\nStrong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with producers, hosts and colleagues across departments.\nStrong digital and social media skills.\nAvailability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, early mornings and weekends as required.","company":"Cspan","rawCompany":"cspan","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T09:54:12.097Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9198.00","title":"Helpers--Production Workers","slug":"helpers-production-workers"},{"code":"27-2012.03","title":"Media Programming Directors","slug":"media-programming-directors"},{"code":"27-2012.00","title":"Producers and Directors","slug":"producers-and-directors"}],"industries":[{"code":"516120","title":"Television Broadcasting Stations","slug":"television-broadcasting-stations"},{"code":"516110","title":"Radio Broadcasting Stations","slug":"radio-broadcasting-stations"},{"code":"516210","title":"Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers","slug":"media-streaming-distribution-services-social-networks-and-other-media-networks-and-content-providers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Primetime Programming - Production Assistant","description":"GENERAL FUNCTION:\nAssist with the daily production of C-SPAN's live, nightly primetime programming, as well as other public affairs programming for the network. 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