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Democracy Now! Productions
207 W 25th St
New York, New York (United States)
Phone:2014005318
Web:democracynow.org

Video News Production Fellow

Location: New York, New York
Job Category: Fellowships | Scholarship | Prizes
Job ID: 10181
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: per year
Posted: 10.15.2024



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About Democracy Now!
Democracy Now! is a non-profit news organization based in NYC. We produce a daily TV, radio and internet news hour that is carried by more than 1,500 stations worldwide. Our website, democracynow.org, gets tens of millions of visits annually and we have more than four million followers across social media platforms. Everyone who works at Democracy Now! is committed to creating and distributing high-quality independent news – it’s a great place to work.

Overview 
Democracy Now! fellowships are full-time, one-year work placements with benefits including health, retirement and paid time off. The fellowships provide support and mentorship to underrepresented early-career journalists and digital media professionals, including BIPOC, people with disabilities and gender nonconforming people.

Democracy Now! is committed to building greater diversity in newsrooms and training the next generation of journalists. Fellows will develop skills and gain experience in a daily live TV news environment, and have the opportunity to bring their unique voices, perspectives and experiences into the newsroom. Democracy Now! staff provide one-on-one mentorship and supervision to help fellows maximize their exposure to newsroom, production and online publishing practices.

A successful Video News Production Fellow must have camera and video editing skills, work well under deadline pressure and have some news or editorial experience. They should be an avid consumer of daily global news, demonstrating a passion for Democracy Now!'s independent news mission and be a strong team player with a great attitude and a professional demeanor. Key duties include shooting news events, editing video news packages and working on the live broadcast.

The workday begins as early as 6:00 am ET, to coincide with the live daily TV & radio newscast at 8:00am ET.
 
Session Dates
1 year, beginning February 3, 2025
 
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Other Information Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ+ identifying people are encouraged to apply.
 
To Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received, so applying early is strongly encouraged. All applications must be received by November 10, 2024, and must include:
  1. A complete chronological resume, including dates of employment.
  2. 2-3 work samples, at least one of which is a news story you've worked on, and an explanation of your role in producing the piece.
  3. A cover letter that addresses the following points:
    • Why you are interested in this position?
    • Which parts of your personal and professional experience make you a good fit for this role?
    • How do you connect with the mission and work of Democracy Now!?
 
We encourage applicants to showcase their original thinking and writing in the cover letter.
  
Due to the volume of applications received, you will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. No mail submissions or phone calls please.
 

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