Segment Producer, MS NOW

Versant•New York, NY

3d•$93,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

MS NOW is seeking a Segment Producer to join its newsroom, producing timely, impactful storytelling about politics and breaking news across linear and digital platforms. Segment Producers are dedicated to specific show teams and work on a specific schedule. This posting supports current and future hiring needs; qualified applicants may be contacted as openings become available. The role involves researching, reporting, and writing daily segments; developing interview questions; selecting video and sound; coordinating story development with a senior producer; and working in the control room during live segments. The Segment Producer also participates in editorial planning, pitches story ideas, and contributes content for digital platforms, social media, and MS NOW’s direct-to-consumer products. The position is based in New York, NY. Candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States and be able to work flexible hours under tight deadlines, including during breaking news. The listed annual salary range is $93,000–$110,000. The position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and other perks.

Requirements

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, such as cable or network news, a website, or a newspaper.
Ability to handle daily script deadline pressure.
Willingness to work in New York, NY.
Unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours under tight deadline pressure, including during breaking news.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.
Ability to book guests and work with graphics and video elements.
Exceptional editorial skills, including the ability to recognize stories with potential for provocative, compelling television.
Knowledge of current events, politics, and pop culture.
Wide-ranging readership of news, including op-eds.
Proficiency in both tape and desktop editing.
Edit room experience and breaking news experience.

Responsibilities

Research, report, and write daily segments.
Write and suggest interview questions for each segment.
Determine video and sound for assigned segments.
Communicate daily story development with the senior producer.
Be in the control room during the airing of live segments.
Participate in editorial planning.
Work on content for digital platforms, social media, and MS NOW’s direct-to-consumer products.
Pitch story ideas.