Versant

Segment Producer - Breaking News, MS NOW

New York, NEW YORK, United States

No sponsorship$93k-$110kDetected 7 days ago

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About the role

It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment.
MS NOW is looking for motivated producers who are looking to thrive in a breaking news situations and grow their careers by flexing multiple production skills regularly.
On nights when there is no breaking news coverage, this team will produce taped packages for Morning Joe.

Write and produce taped news packages for Morning Joe, including developing story angles, gathering elements, working with editors, selecting sound and video, writing scripts, and shepherding pieces through delivery.
Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments
VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections.

Must be willing to work in New York, NY
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper)
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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
Experience in Breaking News
political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment.

$93,000-110,000
VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization.
Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

Creating live segments with reporters and guests during breaking news coverage in hours that MS NOW is in tape
Requires overnight hours as part of a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule and the ability to work flexible hours under tight deadline pressure, including during breaking news situations.
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.

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