State of Play: Writing Producer

Versant; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Versant is hiring a Writing Associate Producer for MS NOW's State of Play, a weekday show airing 11 AM–12 PM ET. You will research, write, and produce daily segments, coordinating with senior producers and creating on-screen visuals for multiple platforms.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years in journalism, with strong writing and editing skills in American politics, history, and global news. NY-based, with flexible hours under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of journalism experience.
• Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics, American history, and global news.
• Strong research and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, report and write daily segments.
• Determine video and sound for assigned segments.
• Communicate daily story development with senior producer.
• Research, write and edit MS NOW's lower-third banner chyrons, the "front page" of MS NOW's coverage.
• Lead production of segments for digital platforms, including YouTube, social media & MSNOW DTC products.
• Pitch story ideas.
• Produce other vital on-screen content for MS NOW's weekend programming.

Skills

Journalism

Strong writing

Research skills

Politics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Tape editing

Desktop editing

Job description

Versant is hiring a Writing Associate Producer for MS NOW's State of Play, a weekday show airing 11 AM–12 PM ET. You will research, write, and produce daily segments, coordinating with senior producers and creating on-screen visuals for multiple platforms.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years in journalism, with strong writing and editing skills in American politics, history, and global news. NY-based, with flexible hours under deadline pressure.