Segment Producer, MS NOW Weekends 10AM

VersantNew York, NY
$93,000 - $110,000Onsite

About The Position

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Segment 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

  • 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
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be willing to work weekends
  • 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
  • Experience with field tape production including scripting, shooting, and producing taped pieces.
  • 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
  • Write and suggest interview questions for each segment
  • 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
  • Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products
  • Pitch story ideas

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • paid leave
  • tuition reimbursement
  • a variety of other discounts and perks
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