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Writing Associate Producer, MSNBC

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Writing Associate Producer, MSNBC

• Emerging Level
Skills: Editor Writers Researcher Booker

Summary

MSNBC is looking for a Writing Associate Producer for the Ayman Mohyeldin show. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East

Category Associate Producer  Booking  Editor  Researcher  Writers 
Location Greater New York City Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Apr 05, 2023
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Research, report and write daily segments.
  • Determine video and sound for assigned segments.
  • Communicate daily story development with senior producer.
  • Take part in editorial planning.
  • Pitch story ideas.
  • Research, write and edit MSNBC’s lower-third banner chyrons, the “front page” of MSNBC’s coverage.
  • Produce other vital on-screen content for MSNBC’s weekend programming.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
  • Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics, American history and global news.
  • Strong research and reporting skills.
  • 2 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:
  • 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: $65,000-$75,000

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day, Evening
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