Freelance Segment Producer, MS NOW

MS NOW is looking for a experienced freelance Segment Producer to provide support across our news programming.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a contract position and is not a full-time staff role.
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.
Take part in editorial planning.
Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products.
Pitch story ideas.
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
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 and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news

Salary range: $90,000-$93,000