Line Producer
Posted: 8/10/2018
Location: New York, New York
Function: Production
Specialty: Television & Film, Video
Level: Manager (Supervisor)
Duration: Full Time
Salary Description: competitive
Job Purpose: This position is for a Line Producer within the MSNBC Weekend AM Joy team.
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
In Control Room:
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in live television, preferably cable news
• Must have at least 1 years of line producing experience
• Must have at least 3 years of experience writing for live television (mid/large market, cable, or Network)
Additional Job Requirements:
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• 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
• Must be “on call” 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Desired Qualifications:
• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television
• Knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture
• Up to date on periodicals, including Op-Eds
• Strong writing skills
• Expert tease writer
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