Versant
Job Description
MS NOW is looking for motivated producers who are looking to thrive in a breaking news situations and grow their careers by flexing multiple production skills regularly. We are expanding our breaking news team to cover the network when important stories unfold and develop in overnight hours. On nights when there is no breaking news coverage, this team will produce taped packages for Morning Joe. The team will also produce best of highlight shows from our primetime lineup for weekend playback. The team will also help our linear programs and the MS NOW brand grow in the digital space.
The Associate Tape Producer will be working with an overnight team that oversees breaking news for the network, while also contributing to original content produced for Morning Joe and taped hours put together using content from various MS NOW shows.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
Responsibilities
Straight cut video and work with editors on cutting compelling video
Assist producers with desktop editing
Gather elements
Viewing all video and ensure quality before air
Explaining edit instructions in detail on script
Pitching story ideas (day-of, next day, futures)
Qualifications
Must have a bachelor’s degree
Must have at least 2 years’ production experience
Must be proficient with Desktop editing
Desired Qualifications
Proficient editing with Avid
Ability to enterprise, research and plan stories
Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history
Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds
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 has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
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 As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.
VERSANT is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.
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The Associate Tape Producer will be working with an overnight team that oversees breaking news for the network, while also contributing to original content produced for Morning Joe and taped hours put together using content from various MS NOW shows.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
Responsibilities
Straight cut video and work with editors on cutting compelling video
Assist producers with desktop editing
Gather elements
Viewing all video and ensure quality before air
Explaining edit instructions in detail on script
Pitching story ideas (day-of, next day, futures)
Qualifications
Must have a bachelor’s degree
Must have at least 2 years’ production experience
Must be proficient with Desktop editing
Desired Qualifications
Proficient editing with Avid
Ability to enterprise, research and plan stories
Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history
Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds
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 has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
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 As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.
VERSANT is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.
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