Digital Producer, MS NOW The Moment with Katy Tur

Versant; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant is seeking a Digital Producer for MS NOW with Katy Tur in New York. The role airs weekdays from 2PM to 4PM, producing and publishing social media content across multiple platforms.

You will develop a digital presence, identify on-air moments, write copy, and pitch/edit/post original social content for MS NOW's DTC products. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least 5 years of live TV experience (preferably cable news), and strong knowledge of US politics and

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in live television, preferably cable news.
• Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history.

Responsibilities

• Produce and publish social media and digital content for the show and anchor across YouTube, Bluesky, X, TikTok, MS NOW and MS NOW's DTC products
• Develop a compelling digital presence for the show and anchor in partnership with the show team
• Identify and develop timely on-air moments and original content for the show's digital and social platforms
• Write copy for social media and digital posts
• Pitch, edit, shoot and post original social media and digital content
• Produce the show's original content for MS NOW's DTC products
• Research and develop digital content to support segments and interviews
• Pitch story ideas

Skills

Social media content

Desktop editing

Story pitching

News research

Content planning

Clips identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Avid

Wildmoka

Job description

Digital Producer, MS NOW The Moment with Katy Tur

• Full-time
• Business Segment: MS NOW
• Compensation: USD 93,000 - USD 110,000 - yearly

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. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

MS NOW is looking for a Digital Producer for The Moment with Katy Tur, airing weekdays from 2PM - 4PM.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Responsibilities:

• Produce and publish social media and digital content for the show and anchor across YouTube, Bluesky, X, TikTok, MS NOW and MS NOW's DTC products
• Develop a compelling digital presence for the show and anchor in partnership with the show team
• Identify and develop timely on-air moments and original content for the show's digital and social platforms
• Write copy for social media and digital posts
• Pitch, edit, shoot and post original social media and digital content
• Produce the show's original content for MS NOW's DTC products
• Research and develop digital content to support segments and interviews
• Pitch story ideas
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Must have at least 5 years of experience in live television, preferably cable news
  • Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience producing compelling social media and digital content
• Ability to identify clips & moments that will generate views, clicks and traffic to the show's digital & social platforms
• Must be proficient in desktop editing
• Proficient in editing with Avid
• Experience with Wildmoka
• Ability to enterprise, research and plan stories
• Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds

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 to work weekends
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news

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.

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

VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail] .

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.