Senior Producer, MS NOW The Weekend: Primetime

Company Description
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 Versantâs sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

Job Description
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

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

Equal Employment Opportunity
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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