Segment Producer, MS NOW Money, Power, Politics

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. MS NOW is looking for an experienced Segment Producer for Money, Power, Politics with host Stephanie Ruhle. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. 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. 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 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: $93,000 - $110,000 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 candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com . 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.