Writing Associate Producer, MS Moment Katy Tur

Writing Associate Producer, MS NOW The Moment with Katy Tur

• Full-time
• Business Segment: MS NOW
• Compensation: USD 75000 - USD 80000 - yearly

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, Golf Now and Golf Pass.

MS NOW is looking for a Writing Associate Producer for for The Moment with Katy Tur, airing weekdays from 2PM - 4PM.

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

Responsibilities
:

• Research,reportand write daily segments.
• Determine video and sound for assigned segments.
• Communicate daily story development with senior producer.
• Pitch story ideas.
• Research, write and edit MS NOW’s lower-third banner chyrons, the “front page” of MS NOW’s coverage.
• Produce other vital on-screen content for MS NOW’s programming.
• Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products
• 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, Americanhistoryand global news.
• Strong research and reporting skills.

Desired

Qualifications:

• 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,politic sand pop culture.
• Wide-rangereaderof news, including op-eds.
• Edit room experience and breaking news experienceispreferred.
• Proficient in both tape and desktop editing.
• Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure.

Additional

Job Requirements:

• Mustbe 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 andperks.

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 [email protected] .

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.