Morning Joe Digital Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Digital Producer, MS NOW Morning Joe

Job Description

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Digital Producer for MS NOW Morning Joe.

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

Responsibilities:
• Help lead the social media strategy for Morning Joe and the show's corresponding portfolios (including 'Know Your Value')
• Work with the EPs and senior staff in turning show moments into social media posts
• Produce, create, and post new digital and social media content
• Work with PR on amplifying key social media content
• Contribute to the show's newsletter, 'The Tea'
• Produce, develop, create, and edit editorial content, including text, photo, and video for multiple platforms
• Responsible for growing audience engagement and interaction online and broadcast
• Works in editor capacity with host and senior producers to develop and refine editorial tone and voice through its daily blogs and social media outlets
• Publishes the show for the network platforms, edits content from the show to be repackaged for off-network/social platforms/OTT
• Manages social distribution
• Researches, writes articles, and blog posts
• Innovate and propose new ways to extend the show and brand
• Speedy decision-making and quick reactions to newsworthy/fresh topics
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
• Produce and manage the show podcast
• Deliver digital content to sponsor page
• Comply with the Standards and Practices of Versant Media

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of web content or editorial experience
• Minimum 2 year of experience in writing and editing and familiarity with online content communities
• Familiarity with television and digital production procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently (must be a self-starter) and collaboratively as part of an integrated team
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail

Desired Qualifications
• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.
• Knowledge of current events, politics, and pop culture.
• Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds.
• Proficient in both tape and desktop editing.

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.