Segment Producer, MS NOW Money, Power, Politics
Versant Media · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
HybridProductFull-time
Responsibilities
- Research, report and write daily segments
- Write and suggest interview questions for each segment
- Determine video and sound for assigned segments
- Communicate daily story development with senior producer
- Be in control room during airing of live segment
- Take part in editorial planning
- Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products
- Pitch story ideas
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics
- Strong research and reporting skills
- At least 5 years of experience in journalism (cable/network news, website, newspaper)
- Ability to handle daily script deadline pressure
- Ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
- Ability to “book” guests and work with graphics and video elements
- Exceptional editorial skills: 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
- Proficient in both tape and desktop editing
- Edit room experience and breaking news experience preferred
Requirements
- Willing to work in New York, NY
- Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Willing and able to work flexible hours under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Various other discounts and perks
Pay
Salary Range: $93,000 - $110,000