Writing Associate Producer
MSNBC
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 7/26/2021 1:06:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Writing Associate Producer, MSNBC Live 9Am
Responsibilities
MSNBC is looking for a Writing Associate Producer for our 9AM weekday show.
Responsibilities:
• Research, report and write daily segments
• Determine video and sound for assigned segments
• Communicate daily story development with senior producer
• Take part in editorial planning
• Pitch story ideas
• Research, write and edit MSNBC's lower-third banner chyrons, the “front page†of MSNBC's coverage
• Produce other vital on-screen content for MSNBC's weekday programming
Qualifications
/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics,
American history and global news.
• Strong research and reporting skills.
• 2 years of experience in some form of journalism
required (i.e. cable or network news, website,
newspaper).
• Edit room experience and breaking news experience is
preferred.
• Candidate should be able to deal with daily script
deadline pressure.
Additional Job Requirements:
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through
www.nbcunicareers.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
Desired Characteristics
• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan
segments.
• Ability to "book" guests, and work with graphics and
video elements.
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories
with high potential for provocative, compelling television.
• Knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture.
• Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds.
• Proficient in both tape and desktop editing.