Line Producer, MS NOW Weekends 10AM

Versant•New York, NY

3d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

MS NOW is looking for a Line Producer for the new weekend show airing 10AM – 1PM on Saturday and Sunday with Jacob Soboroff. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Must have at least 5 years of experience in live television (i.e. morning shows, cable shows, broadcast TV, etc.).
Must have at 1 year of line producing experience.
Editorial experience in a fast-paced news room environment, ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change.
Experience in story first journalism approach.
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

Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments.
Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television.
Knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture.
Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds.
Strong writing skills.
Expert tease writer.

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Producer in creating daily broadcast by executing editorial vision of day.
Serve as backup Senior Producer.
Oversee daily rundown changes.
Supervise editorial content of newscast.
Use leadership skills to motivate, mentor and manage employees.
Write news scripts and teases.
Work with show director and production crew.
Oversee all in-show graphics and story titles.
Work with senior producer to approve (copy edit) all scripts.
Pitch story ideas (day-of, next day, futures).
Initiate planning process.