Senior Producer, MSNBC The Weekend: Primetime - 6pm-9pm

About the position

MSNBC is looking for a Senior Producer for The Weekend: Primetime based in NYC airing 6pm-9pm Saturday and Sunday. The Senior Producer is responsible for creating, producing and supervising segments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of the editorial vision of each day, including suggesting stories and guests for the show
• Supervise and copy edit segment producers’ scripts
• Coach and mentor show staff
• Write and produce segments on occasion
• Contribute ideas for planning process
• Control room supervisor
• Discuss day-of correspondent requests with desk
• Work closely with producers on material for digital

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 7 years of experience in live television (i.e. morning shows, cable shows, broadcast TV, etc)
• Must have at least 3 years of control room experience preferred but not required

Nice-to-haves

• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television
• Strong writing and teasing skills
• Knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture
• Strong time management skills

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of other discounts and perks