Senior Producer, MS NOW The Weekend: Primetime

Senior Producer, MS NOW The Weekend: Primetime

Full-time

Business Segment: MS NOW

Compensation: USD 135,000 - USD 190,000 - yearly

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Senior Producer for The Weekend: Primetime.

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.

At least 6 years of editorial experience in a fast-paced newsroom environment, ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change.

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

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

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: $135,000 - $190,000, bonus-eligible

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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