Line Producer - Breaking News, MS NOW

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

MS NOW is looking for motivated producers who are looking to thrive in a breaking news situations and grow their careers by flexing multiple production skills regularly. We are expanding our breaking news team to cover the network when important stories unfold and develop in overnight hours. On nights when there is no breaking news coverage, this team will produce taped packages for Morning Joe. The team will also produce best of highlight shows from our primetime lineup for weekend playback. The team will also help our linear programs and the MS NOW brand grow in the digital space. 

 

Working as a line producer for an overnight team that oversees breaking news for the network, while also contributing to original content produced for Morning Joe and taped hours put together using content from various MS NOW shows. 

 

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

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Building show rundowns for breaking news coverage during hours that MS NOW is in tape 
• Working under deadline pressure to help create and vet show content 
• Managing control room during breaking news including changes to rundowns and organizing and communicating with talent in the field 
• Working with segment producers in creation of live segments 
• Contributing to oversight of original news packages for Morning Joe 
• Aiding in assembling taped hours compiled from existing MS NOW shows 
• Delivering taped shows to master control 
• Assisting social media team in monitoring and creating social media content 
• Fill in for Senior Producer as needed

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in live television (i.e. morning shows, cable shows, broadcast TV, etc.). 
• Must have at 1 year of line producing experience. 
• Editorial experience in a fast-paced news room environment, ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change. 
• Experience in story first journalism approach. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• 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. 
• Strong writing skills. 
• Expert tease writer. 
• Experience in Breaking News. 

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: $115,000 - $125,000 

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.

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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.

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