Associate Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Associate Tape Producer, MS NOW The Beat

Job Description

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Associate Producer for The Beat with Ari Melber.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Responsibilities:
• Straight cut video and work with editors on cutting compelling video
• Assist producers with desktop editing for television and digital content
• Assist with the editing and posting of segments, show-cast & other content across multiple MS NOW platforms
• Gathering elements
• Viewing all video to ensure quality before air
• Assist Segment Producers with research & production
• Work on content for the show's digital platforms, social media and MS NOW's DTC products

Qualifications
• Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 2 years' production experience
• Must be proficient with Desktop editing

Desired Qualifications
• Proficient editing with Avid, Adobe Premiere
• Experience producing compelling visual stories with graphics, video and sound
• Knowledge of and experience with producing content for digital & social media platforms
• Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history

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.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.