Line Producer, MS NOW 11PM at Versant

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Line Producing, Editorial Vision, News Script Writing, Tease Writing, Content Supervision, Story Pitching, Copy Editing, Leadership, Mentoring, Live Television Production, Research, Segment Planning

Industry

Marketing Services

Description

Company Description 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. Job Description MS NOW is looking for an experienced Line Producer for the new 11PM show with host Ali Velshi. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. Responsibilities: Assist Senior Producer in creating daily broadcast by executing editorial vision of day. Serve as backup Senior Producer. Oversee daily rundown changes. Supervise editorial content of newscast. Use leadership skills to motivate, mentor and manage employees. Write news scripts and teases. Work with show director and production crew. Oversee all in-show graphics and story titles. Work with senior producer to approve (copy edit) all scripts. Pitch story ideas (day-of, next day, futures). Initiate planning process. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. 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. 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 Additional Information 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. 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. Business Segment: MS NOW Compensation: USD 115000 - USD 125000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Line Producer is responsible for executing the daily editorial vision of the 11PM show and supervising the newscast's content. Key duties include writing scripts, overseeing graphics, and managing the production crew and rundown changes.