Writing Associate Producer, MS NOW State of Play

Versant•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MS NOW is hiring a Writing Associate Producer for State of Play, a new weekday show airing Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 12 PM ET with host Peter Alexander. The position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. The role researches, reports, and writes daily segments; determines video and sound for assigned segments; and communicates story development with the senior producer. It also involves developing and editing lower-third banner chyrons, participating in editorial planning, producing segments for digital platforms, pitching story ideas, and producing other on-screen content for MS NOW’s weekend programming. The position requires at least three years of journalism experience, strong writing, research, and reporting skills, and knowledge of American politics, American history, and global news. Candidates must be willing to work in New York, NY, and able to work flexible hours under tight deadlines, including during breaking news. The position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits. The salary range is $75,000–$80,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in some form of journalism, such as cable or network news, a website, or a newspaper.
Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics, American history, and global news.
Strong research and reporting skills.
Willingness to work in New York, NY.
Unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.
Ability to work with graphics and video elements.
Exceptional editorial skills, including the ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television.
Knowledge of current events, politics, and pop culture.
Wide-ranging readership of news, including op-eds.
Edit room experience and breaking news experience.
Proficiency in both tape and desktop editing.
Ability 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 the senior producer.
Research, write, and edit MS NOW’s lower-third banner chyrons.
Take part in editorial planning.
Lead production of segments for digital platforms, including YouTube, social media, and MS NOW DTC products.
Pitch story ideas.
Produce other vital on-screen content for MS NOW’s weekend programming.