Segment Producer, MS NOW Money, Power, Politics

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.
• Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products.
• Pitch story ideas.

Qualifications

• Must have a 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 some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper).
• Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure.

Desired Qualifications

• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.
• 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.
• Proficient in both tape and desktop editing.
• Edit room experience and breaking news experience is preferred.

Additional Job Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Pay

Salary Range: $93,000 - $110,000