Writing Associate Producer - State of Play

Job Description

MS NOW is hiring a Writing Associate Producer for the new weekday show, State of Play, airing 11AM - 12PM ET on Monday through Friday with hos Peter Alexander.

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

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
• Take part in editorial planning
• Lead production of segments for digital platforms, including YouTube, social media & MSNOW DTC products
• Pitch story ideas
• Producer other vital on-screen content for MS NOW’s weekend programming

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper)
• Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics, American history, and global news
• Strong research and reporting skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments
• Ability to 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
• Edit room experience and breaking news experience is preferred
• Proficient in both tape and desktop editing
• Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure

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 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: $75,000 - $80,000. 

Additional Information

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Compensation: 75000 to 80000 (USD) (YEARLY)