Production Assistant, DTC Content Strategy

This is a Full Time Job

DTC Production Assistant, MS NOW DTC Content Strategy

Job Description

MS NOW is seeking a Production Assistant to join our direct-to-consumer (DTC) programming strategy team. If you're passionate about politics and breaking news, thrive in fast-paced newsrooms, love creating compelling video content for a passionate fan community - this role is for you. The position requires strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, and a keen eye for timely, impactful storytelling.

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

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with Producers, Coordinating Producers to edit DTC exclusive content
• Support daily curation of DTC exclusive content across all platforms
• Research and fact-check stories quickly and accurately
• Perform data research and basic analytics to identify audience trends, content performance, and emerging market opportunities
• Identify and flag standout video and audio clips for exclusive DTC exclusive content
• Pitch creative for DTC, including engaging social media news stories and ongoing trends (both daily and long-term)
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the Senior Director of Content Strategy (e.g., decks, research, analytics, data summaries)
• As needed, support DTC community efforts, including content moderation

Qualifications
• At least one year of experience in news production / social media (including internships)
• Knowledge of video editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Pro Tools, YouTube Studio)
• Knowledge of Vmix, Riverside
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours (weekends and/or late nights) to service needs of a 24/7 news product
• Flexibility to respond to breaking news situations outside of regular working hours
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn how to edit short- and long-form video content
• Deep knowledge and passion for news and politics
• Deep knowledge and interest of digital content strategy, social media, audience insights, streaming, livestreaming space
• Strong communicative and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Additional Job Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must be willing to work weekends.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

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.