Overview
Multimedia Journalists Jobs in Washington, USA at C-SPAN
Position: Multimedia Journalists – 2 Positions (July – 12/31/26)
GENERAL FUNCTION
In conjunction with the Regional Coverage Manager/Campaign Desk, responsible for on‑the‑ground news gathering and field production.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and maintain working relationships with campaign staff and event organizers.
- Gather advance event information and communicate details to Assignment Desk.
- Coordinate on‑site logistics, access and credentialing.
- Travel to and cover public campaign events in assigned regions.
- Capture full video of public campaign events in accordance with C‑SPAN standards.
- Monitor audio and video quality during coverage.
- Set up and operate camera for single-camera coverage of events for both stationary and mobile style productions.
- Set up and operate microphones for single-camera productions.
- Set up lighting for single-camera coverage in a variety of locations.
- Transmit content live or post‑event following established workflows.
- Upload footage and related materials accurately and in a timely manner.
- Edit event coverage, clips, and packages from campaign events.
- Identify notable moments, clips, and quotable exchanges.
- Communicate field needs or issues to the Regional Coverage Manager.
- Work with the Finance team and Regional Coverage Manager to book travel and track expenses.
- Adhere to editorial, ethical and safety standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BACKGROUND / SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Radio/TV/Film, Political Science, or Journalism.
- Ability to work independently in the field and under changing deadlines.
- Familiarity with basic video workflows, file management, and uploads.
- Strong communication skills.
- Willingness to travel frequently and work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Familiarity with C‑SPAN’s mission and style of coverage.
- Experience working in a newsroom or media production environment.
- Experience identifying editorially significant moments for clips or highlights.
- Experience operating professional video and audio equipment.
- Experience covering events, political campaigns, elections or public affairs.
- Must possess an adequate credit rating to qualify for receipt of a company‑issued credit card.
- Must provide a current Motor Vehicle Record from the state that issued their driver’s license and hold a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to operate vehicles in accordance with C‑SPAN guidelines.
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Title: Multimedia Journalists
Company: C-SPAN
Location: Washington, USA
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