Coordinating Producer, MS NOW The Moment with Katy Tur

Coordinating Producer, MS NOW The Moment with Katy Tur
Full‑time, Business Segment: MS NOW, Compensation: USD 115,000 - USD 150,000 yearly.

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Coordinating Producer for The Moment with Katy Tur, airing weekdays from 2 PM - 4 PM.

Responsibilities:

Oversee rundown management, live reporter requests and more as Line Producer.

Assist the Anchor, Executive Producer and Senior Producers in supervising the editorial vision of each day, including suggesting stories and guests for the shows.

Write show scripts including news “readers,” breaking news updates, teases, and more.

Serve as main back‑up Senior Producer.

Supervise and copy edit segment producers’ scripts.

Facilitate rapid on‑air reporting in breaking news.

Originate story ideas.

Determine video and sound for assigned segments.

Assist in coordination of cross‑platform large news events and special coverage.

Required Qualifications:

Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Must have at least 5 years of experience in live television, preferably as a Line and/or Segment Producer.

Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history.

Experienced writing scripts at the network or cable level.

Desired Qualifications:

Sound journalistic judgment.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to quickly develop stories, ideas, research and plan segments.

Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines.

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.

VERSANT Media is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of 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.

Note: This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

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