Senior Producer, MS NOW The Weeknight

Versant•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Senior Producer for The Weeknight. This role involves assisting the Executive Producer in shaping the daily editorial vision, supervising segment producers, and managing the live show. The Senior Producer will also be responsible for content creation for digital platforms and DTC products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or relevant working experience.
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.
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, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news

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