Graphics Production Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Graphics Production Assistant, MS NOW The Beat

Job Description

MS NOW is looking for an Graphics Production Assistant for The Beat with Ari Melber.

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

Responsibilities:
• Order and coordinate all graphic elements for air
• Oversee the airing of all graphic elements in control room during live program
• Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required footage for broadcast
• Assist in compiling research for anchor and producers
• Fact check scripts
• Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW's DTC products

Qualifications
• At least one year of news production experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Desired Characteristics
• Excellent knowledge of politics, history and current events.
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of Avid, MediaCentral, Viz and iNews 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.

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.