Freelance Segment Producer, MS NOW

MS NOW is looking for a experienced freelance Segment Producer to provide support across our news programming.

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

PLEASE NOTE: This is a contract position and is not a full-time staff role.

Responsibilities:

• Research, report and write daily segments.


• Write and suggest interview questions for each segment.


• Determine video and sound for assigned segments.


• Communicate daily story development with senior producer.


• Be in control room during airing of live segment.


• Take part in editorial planning.


• Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products.


• Pitch story ideas.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience


• Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics


• Strong research and reporting skills


• At least 5 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper)


• Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure

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, politics, and pop culture


• Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds


• Proficient in both tape and desktop editing


• Edit room experience and breaking news experience is preferred

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

Salary range: $90,000-$93,000