Digital Producer, MS NOW The Weeknight

Versant • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Digital Producer for The Weeknight. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of social media producing or editorial experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in writing
• Familiarity with television and digital production procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently (must be a self-starter) and collaboratively as part of an integrated team
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
• 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

• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
• Knowledge of current events, politics, and pop culture
• Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds
• Proficient in both tape and desktop editing

Responsibilities

• Produce, develop, create, and edit social media content, including text, photo, and video for multiple platforms
• Work as editor with hosts and senior producers to develop and refine editorial tone and voice
• Identify compelling moments from the broadcast to rapidly share on social media platforms (vertical videos)
• Responsible for growing audience engagement and interaction online and broadcast
• Edit content from the show to be repackaged for off-network/social platforms/OTT
• Manage all social distribution
• Research, write articles, and blog posts as needed
• Innovate and propose new ways to extend the show and brand
• Speedy decision-making and quick reactions to newsworthy/fresh topics
• Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products
• Produce and manage the show podcast
• Deliver digital content to sponsor page
• Comply with the Standards and Practices of MS NOW

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• 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: Mid Level