Senior Producer, MS NOW The Weeknight

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment – home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.
Job Description

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Senior Producer for The Weeknight.
Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Producer in the supervision of the editorial vision of each day, including suggesting stories and guests for the show
Fill in for the Executive Producer when needed
Supervise and copy edit segment producers’ scripts
Directly manage members of the show staff
Coach and mentor team members on and outside the team
Write and produce segments on occasion
Manage the live show from the control room during regular programming and breaking news
Drive the show planning process
Lead production of content for digital platforms, social media & MS NOW’s DTC products
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or relevant working experience.
6 years of editorial experience in a fast‑paced newsroom environment, ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change.
Experience developing producer talent.
Control room and breaking news experience.
Ability to multi‑task on a tight deadline.
Desired Qualifications

Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments
Strong writing skills
Sound journalistic judgment
Knowledge of current events, politics and American history
Experience with field tape production – including scripting, shooting and producing taped pieces
Passion to reveal underreported stories, new angles and diverse voices
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
Benefits

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

Salary Range: $135,000 - $190,000, bonus-eligible
Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media’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 Media 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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