Summary
MSNBC is looking for an experienced Segment Producer for The Beat with Ari Melber. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.
Category
Booking
Editor
Live Event / On Location Services
Producers
Researcher
Video Editor
Writers
Location
Greater New York City Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Oct 18, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
MSNBC is looking for an experienced Segment Producer for The Beat with Ari Melber.
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.
- Be in control room during airing of live segment.
- Take part in editorial planning.
- Pitch story ideas.
- Help conceive and produce show content for social and digital media.
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.
- 5 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper).
- Edit room experience and breaking news experience is preferred.
- Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure.
Desired Qualifications:
- Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.
- Ability to "book" guests, and 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.
- Proficient in both tape and desktop editing.
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: $85,000 - $110,000
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day