Line Producer - Breaking News, MS NOW

Overview MS NOW is looking for motivated producers who are looking to thrive in breaking news situations and grow their careers by flexing multiple production skills regularly. We are expanding our breaking news team to cover the network when important stories unfold and develop overnight. On nights with no breaking news coverage, this team will produce taped packages for Morning Joe, best‑of highlight shows from our primetime lineup for weekend playback, and help our linear programs and the MS NOW brand grow in the digital space. Working as a line producer for an overnight team that oversees breaking news for the network, while also contributing to original content produced for Morning Joe and taped hours compiled from various MS NOW shows.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
Key Responsibilities Building show rundowns for breaking news coverage during hours that MS NOW is in tape
Working under deadline pressure to help create and vet show content
Managing the control room during breaking news, including changes to rundowns and organizing and communicating with talent in the field
Working with segment producers in the creation of live segments
Contributing to oversight of original news packages for Morning Joe
Aiding in assembling taped hours compiled from existing MS NOW shows
Delivering taped shows to master control
Assisting the social media team in monitoring and creating social media content
Filling in for Senior Producer as needed
Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of experience in live television (e.g., morning shows, cable shows, broadcast TV, etc.)
At least 1 year of line‑producing experience
Editorial experience in a fast‑paced newsroom environment, ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change
Experience with a story‑first journalism approach
Desired Qualifications Ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
Exceptional editorial skills and ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television
Knowledge of current events, politics, and pop culture
Wide‑range reading of news, including op‑eds
Strong writing skills
Expert tease writer
Experience in Breaking News
Additional Job Requirements Willingness to work in New York, NY
Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Willingness and ability 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 Range $115,000 - $125,000
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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