Segment Producer, MS NOW The Weekend: Primetime

VersantNew York, NY
4h$93,000 - $110,000Hybrid

About The Position

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Segment Producer for The Weekend: Primetime based in NYC airing 6pm-9pm on Saturday and Sunday. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Requirements

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics
  • Strong research and reporting skills
  • At least 5 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper)
  • Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure
  • Must be willing to work in New York, NY
  • Schedule is Wednesday- Sunday
  • 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

  • Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
  • Ability to "book" guests, and work with graphics and video elements
  • 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
  • Proficient in both tape and desktop editing
  • Edit room experience and breaking news experience is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Research, report and write daily segments
  • Determine video and sound for assigned segments
  • Communicate daily story development with senior producer
  • Be in control room during airing of live segment
  • Take part in editorial planning
  • Pitch story ideas

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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