Overnight Digital Editor/Producer, MSNBC Digital

MSNBC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Digital Editor and Platforms Producer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role focuses on overseeing the digital presence across various platforms, including the homepage, app, and social media channels. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and editing skills, a keen news judgment, and a passion for creating engaging content that resonates with audiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to impactful journalism, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a digital newsroom with political content.
• Strong proficiency on all social media platforms and trends.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging headlines and produce content for multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with producers and writers on daily editorial content.

Skills

News Judgment

Writing Skills

Copy Editing

Social Media Proficiency

Video Editing

Tools

Adobe Premiere

CapCut

Job description

Overnight Digital Editor/Producer, MSNBC Digital

We’re seeking a Digital Editor and Platforms Producer to join MSNBC Digital.

You will have a deep understanding of what drives conversations online. You will be a versatile journalist with excellent news judgment, strong writing and copy editing skills, social and video editing skills, a keen understanding of journalistic standards, and a passion for the MSNBC brand. As an editor and producer on the MSNBC platforms team, you will oversee MSNBC’s homepage, app, newsletters, and social media channels, ensuring they are accurate, dynamic, and reflect the biggest news stories of the day.

If you are comfortable with responsibility and passionate about the news, this job is for you.

Position is based in New York City, Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles. The schedule is 10 p.m to 6 a.m., Monday-Friday. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Responsibilities

• Write and test eye-catching and accurate headlines that spark engagement
• Write and help send app alerts
• Help produce and send MSNBC’s marquee newsletters
• Produce and maintain the MSNBC homepage
• Identify and produce shareable news content for social media platforms
• Produce editorial and breaking news content for multiple platforms (video, text, photo, live streams)
• Fact-check text, captions, and ensure all photo and video meet content, quality, journalistic, and legal standards of MSNBC
• Create and produce graphics and photo posts with headlines for Instagram
• Partner and collaborate with show producers, writers, and MSNBC contributors on daily editorial content for platforms
• Write and publish breaking news blogs on the biggest stories of the day

Qualifications

• At least 4 years experience in a digital newsroom, preferably with experience publishing on owned and/or social platforms
• At least 4 years of political producing/writing experience
• Proficiency on all social media platforms, their audiences, and social media trends
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, in-app editing, CapCut
• Self-starter with the ability to generate ideas, pitch daily stories, and work independently
• Excellent news judgment and ability to evaluate, react to, and cover breaking news in real-time
• Positive attitude (eager, cooperative, energetic, team-oriented)
• Willingness to work flexible hours

Additional Job Requirements

• Submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the U.S.
• This position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office

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