MSNBC is looking for an experienced Segment Producer for Alex Wagner Tonight & The Rachel Maddow Show. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
MSNBC is looking for an experienced Segment Producer for Alex Wagner Tonight & The Rachel Maddow Show.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
Responsibilities:
- Research, report and write daily segments for Alex Wagner Tonight four nights a week and the Rachel Maddow Show one night per week.
- Determine video and sound for assigned segments.
- Communicate daily story development with senior producer.
- Take part in editorial planning.
- Pitch story ideas.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics.
- Strong research and reporting skills.
- Excellent writing skills required.
- 3 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.
- Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television.
- Knowledge of current events, politics, legal and international news.
- Edit room experience and breaking news experience is preferred.
- Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds.
- Proficient in both video and desktop editing.
Additional Job Requirements:
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
- 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: $85,000-110,000