Associate Producer, MS NOW The Weekend

MS NOW is looking for an Associate Producer for our weekend ensemble show, The Weekend. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. Responsibilities : Assist in creating original social media content. Gather show clips for social, YouTube, and verticals Write snapshot summaries for digital clips Assist with DTC content Research, report and write segments on occasion. Determine video and sound for assigned segments. Take part in editorial planning. Pitch story ideas. Research, write and edit MSNBC’s lower-third banner chyrons, the “front page” of MS NOW’s coverage. Produce other vital on-screen content for MS NOW’s weekend programming. Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. At least 2 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper). Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics, American history and global news. Strong research and reporting skills. Social media experience Desired Qualifications: Possess working knowledge of social media platforms and best practices Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments. 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. Edit room experience and breaking news experience is preferred. Proficient in both tape and desktop editing. Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure. Prior exposure/experience with video editing and Adobe Premiere Pro helpful 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. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 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's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to . VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc. 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. VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.