Associate Tape Producer - Breaking News, MS NOW
About The Position
MS NOW is looking for motivated producers who are looking to thrive in a breaking news situations and grow their careers by flexing multiple production skills regularly. We are expanding our breaking news team to cover the network when important stories unfold and develop in overnight hours. On nights when there is no breaking news coverage, this team will produce taped packages for Morning Joe. The team will also produce best of highlight shows from our primetime lineup for weekend playback. The team will also help our linear programs and the MS NOW brand grow in the digital space. The Associate Tape Producer will be working with an overnight team that oversees breaking news for the network, while also contributing to original content produced for Morning Joe and taped hours put together using content from various MS NOW shows.
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor’s degree
- Must have at least 2 years’ production experience
- Must be proficient with Desktop editing
- 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
- This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
Nice To Haves
- Proficient editing with Avid
- Ability to enterprise, research and plan stories
- Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history
- Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds
Responsibilities
- Straight cut video and work with editors on cutting compelling video
- Assist producers with desktop editing
- Gather elements
- Viewing all video and ensure quality before air
- Explaining edit instructions in detail on script
- Pitching story ideas (day-of, next day, futures)
Benefits
- This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
