Segment Producer, MS NOW The Weekend

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts and perks

Job summary

MS NOW is seeking an experienced Segment Producer for The Weekend. The role is represented by the Writers Guild of America East and requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. You will research, report, and write daily segments, craft interview questions, and select video and audio elements for on-air presentation.

You will also contribute to MS NOW’s digital platforms, pitch story ideas, and collaborate with the control room team during live broadcasts under tight deadlines.

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.
• Ability to meet daily script deadlines.

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.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Strong research skills

Knowledge of American politics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• Compensation: USD 93,000 - USD 110,000 - yearly

Company Description

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.

Job Description

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Segment Producer for the The Weekend.

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

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
• Ability to "book" guests, and 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 or Washington, D.C
• 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

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

Additional Information

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. 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.

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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.

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