Anchor Production Assistant, MS NOW 9AM

Versant • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MS NOW is looking for an Anchor Production Assistant for the new 9AM show with host Stephanie Ruhle. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Requirements

• At least one year of news production experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news

Nice To Haves

• Excellent knowledge of politics, history and current events.
• Knowledge of Avid/Interplay and iNews preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in compiling research for anchor, maintaining on-air updates during live program
• Gather information on breaking news stories for anchors to relay on air
• Print scripts for anchors and create one-sheets on guests
• Provide daily support by managing calendars, appearance and schedule
• Schedule and book travel and meetings
• Organize and schedule meetings and interviews
• Maintain and process expense reports
• Respond to correspondences
• Perform light errands
• Order, build and coordinate graphic elements for air
• Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required photos for broadcast
• Pitch stories and guests for show
• Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a variety of other discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level