Writing Associate Producer, MS NOW Weekends 10AM
Versant•New York, NY
•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite
About The Position
MS NOW is looking for a Writing Associate 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
- At least 2 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper)
- Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics, American history and global news
- Strong research and reporting skills
Nice To Haves
- Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments
- Ability to 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
- Edit room experience and breaking news experience is preferred
- Proficient in both tape and desktop editing
- Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure
Responsibilities
- Research, report and write daily segments
- Determine video and sound for assigned segments
- Communicate daily story development with senior producer
- Research, write and edit MS NOW’s lower-third banner chyrons, the “front page” of MS NOW’s coverage
- Take part in editorial planning
- Lead production of segments for digital platforms, including YouTube, social media & MSNOW DTC products
- Pitch story ideas
- Producer other vital on-screen content for MS NOW’s weekend programming
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid leave
- tuition reimbursement
- a variety of other discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
