Senior Producer, MS NOW The Weekend: Primetime

Versant • New York, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Senior Producer for The Weekend: Primetime. This role involves assisting the Executive Producer in shaping the editorial vision, supervising staff, and potentially producing segments. The Senior Producer will also lead content production for digital platforms and manage live shows during regular programming and breaking news.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant working experience.
• At least 6 years of editorial experience in a fast-paced newsroom environment, ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change.
• Experience developing producer talent.
• Control room and breaking news experience.
• Ability to multi-task on a tight deadline.

Nice To Haves

• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments
• Strong writing skills
• Sound journalistic judgment
• Knowledge of current events, politics and American history
• Experience with field tape production -- including scripting, shooting, and producing taped pieces
• Passion to reveal underreported stories, new angles and diverse voices

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Producer in the supervision of the editorial vision of each day, including suggesting stories and guests for the show
• Fill in for the Executive Producer when needed
• Supervise and copy edit segment producers’ scripts
• Directly manage members of the show staff
• Coach and mentor team members on and outside the team
• Write and produce segments on occasion
• Manage the live show from the control room during regular programming and breaking news
• Drive the show planning process
• Lead production of content for digital platforms, social media & MS NOW’s DTC products

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior