Anchor Production Assistant, MS NOW Weekends 10AM

Versant•Universal City, CA

2d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

MS NOW is looking for an Anchor Production Assistant for the new weekend show airing 10AM – 1PM on Saturday and Sunday with host Jacob Soboroff. This position is based in California. 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 Universal City, California
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be willing to work weekends
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
Help pitch, shoot, and edit post social media content to the show and network’s digital platforms including YouTube, Bluesky, X, TikTok & MS NOW’s DTC products