DESK ASSISTANT: WASH., DC. Desk Assistant, The PBS NewsHour, Washington, DC The PBS NewsHour is seeking a desk assistant. This is a great place to learn the ropes of the broadcast industry and work on thoughtful, analytical journalism. The program is part of a six-month entry-level program aimed at providing practical experience in a broadcast news setting. More details and application available at http://www.pbs.org/newshour/jobs/broadcast-desk-assistant/