Weekend Primetime Segment Producer | NYC Live News

Versant Media; New York (NY); Hybrid; 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

A leading media company is seeking an experienced Segment Producer for The Weekend: Primetime in New York, NY. The candidate will research, report, and write segments for a weekend news show, communicating story ideas and working under tight deadlines. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, strong writing and editorial skills, and at least 5 years of journalism experience. The position offers a salary range of $93,000 - $110,000 and hybrid work flexibility.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in journalism required.
• Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Research, report and write daily segments.
• Determine video and sound for assigned segments.
• Communicate daily story development with senior producer.
• Be in control room during airing of live segment.
• Pitch story ideas.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Knowledge of American politics

Strong research and reporting skills

Ability to develop story ideas

Exceptional editorial skills

Knowledge of current events

Proficient in video editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading media company is seeking an experienced Segment Producer for The Weekend: Primetime in New York, NY. The candidate will research, report, and write segments for a weekend news show, communicating story ideas and working under tight deadlines. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, strong writing and editorial skills, and at least 5 years of journalism experience. The position offers a salary range of $93,000 - $110,000 and hybrid work flexibility.