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Line Producer, MSNBC Chris Jansing Reports

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Line Producer, MSNBC Chris Jansing Reports

• Intermediate Level

Summary

MSNBC is looking for an experienced Line Producer for Chris Jansing Reports. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. Assist senior producer in creating daily broadcast by executing editorial vision of day.

Category Editor  Line Producer  Live Event / On Location Services  Producers  Video Editor  Writers 
Location Greater New York City Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Nov 08, 2023
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

MSNBC is looking for an experienced Line Producer for Chris Jansing Reports. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist senior producer in creating daily broadcast by executing editorial vision of day.
  • Serve as backup Senior Producer.
  • Oversee daily rundown changes.
  • Supervise editorial content of newscast.
  • Use leadership skills to motivate, mentor and manage employees.
  • Write news scripts and teases.
  • Work with show director and production crew.
  • Oversee all in-show graphics and story titles.
  • Work with senior producer to approve (copy edit) all scripts.
  • Pitch story ideas (day-of, next day, futures).
  • Initiate planning process.
In Control Room:
  • Preview accuracy of upcoming video, graphics and chyron.
  • Preview upcoming stories and segments.
  • Communicate with guests and correspondents-time cues, roll cues, thank-you’s.
  • Communicate with control room staff-director, teleprompter operator, chyron operator and TPM.
  • Time newscast.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Must have at least 5 years of experience in live television (i.e. morning shows, cable shows, broadcast TV, etc.).
  • Must have at 1 year of line producing experience.
  • Editorial experience in a fast-paced news room environment, ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change. 
  • Experience in story first journalism approach.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments.
  • 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.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Expert tease writer.
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.
Salary range: $110,000 - $125,000

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day
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