Production Assistant, MS NOW

Versant•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

MS NOW is seeking a Production Assistant to join its newsroom. The role supports news production across areas such as anchor production, graphics production, and social media production. It calls for strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and an ability to develop timely, impactful storytelling for linear and digital platforms. This posting supports current and future hiring needs, and qualified applicants may be contacted as openings become available. The position is based in New York, NY and follows a hybrid schedule with three days in the office. The person must be able and willing to work flexible hours and under tight deadline pressure, including during breaking news. The role is paid $30–$32 per hour and is eligible for company-sponsored benefits.

Requirements

At least one year of news production experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
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 and under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

Nice To Haves

Excellent knowledge of politics, history, and current events.
Ability to work under deadline pressure.
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.
Knowledge of Avid/Interplay, iNews, Avid, or other editing systems.

Responsibilities

Monitor breaking news and gather accurate, timely information for anchors, producers, and social platforms.
Research, fact-check, and compile materials for anchors, producers, scripts, guest one-sheets, and on-air updates.
Pitch creative stories, guests, and social-first content ideas for daily coverage and longer-term projects.
Collaborate with producers and associate producers to edit video, select footage, locate photos, and identify standout video or audio clips.
Order, build, coordinate, and oversee broadcast graphic elements, including live control room execution.
Create, edit, publish, and support digital and social content across Instagram, TikTok, MS NOW’s DTC products, and other platforms.
Support live program needs, including printing scripts, maintaining anchor updates, and coordinating show materials.
Provide administrative and logistical support, including calendars, schedules, meetings, interviews, travel, correspondence, expenses, and light errands.
Contribute to daily marketing, promotional, and social platform initiatives.
Assist with special projects as assigned, including decks, research, and other executive producer requests.