Segment Producer, All In with Chris Hayes

This is a Full Time Job

Segment Producer, MS NOW All In with Chris Hayes

Job Description

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Segment Producer for All In with Chris Hayes.

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

Responsibilities:
• Research, write and produce daily segments, specifically the host's lead monologue
• Lead production of segments for digital platforms, including YouTube, Social Media & MS NOW's DTC products
• Determine video and sound for assigned segments and interviews
• Communicate story development with senior producer
• Be in control room during airing/recording of segments
• Take part in editorial planning
• Pitch story ideas

Qualifications
• Experience producing compelling visual stories with graphics, video, sound and a strongly-written script.
• Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper)
• Superior writing and production skills
• Strong knowledge of American politics
• Strong research and reporting skills
• Control room experience and breaking news experience is preferred
• Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure, including the lead segment which kicks off the show

Desired Qualifications
• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments, specifically the lead segment of the show
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television
• Experience with content production for digital & social media platforms
• Knowledge of current events, politics, and pop culture
• Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds

Additional Requirements:
• Interested candidate must submit resume/CV through www.careers.versantmedia.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.

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.