Segment Producer, MS NOW Connect with Jacob Soboroff

Segment Producer, MS NOW Connect with Jacob Soboroff

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant’s sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.
MS NOW is looking for an experienced Segment Producer for the new weekend show Connect with Jacob Soboroff - airing 10AM – 1PM on Saturday and Sunday with Jacob Soboroff.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
Responsibilities

Research, report and write daily segments
Write and suggest interview questions for each segment
Determine video and sound for assigned segments
Communicate daily story development with senior producer
Be in control room during airing of live segment
Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products
Pitch story ideas

Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics
Strong research and reporting skills
At least 5 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper)
Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure

Qualifications

Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics
Strong research and reporting skills
At least 5 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper)
Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure
Desired Qualifications

Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
Experience with field tape production including scripting, shooting, and producing taped pieces.
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
Edit room experience and breaking news experience is preferred
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 to work weekends
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: $93,000 - $110,000.
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.

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