MSNBC is looking for an experienced Segment Producer for The Lawrence O'Donnell Show. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
MSNBC is looking for an experienced Segment Producer for The Lawrence O'Donnell Show.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
Responsibilities:
- Research, report and write daily segments.
- Determine video and sound for assigned segments.
- Work with senior staff and talent in execution of ideas and segments
- Take part in editorial planning.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics.
- Strong research skills.
- 5 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper).
- Edit room experience and breaking news experience is preferred.
- 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 pre-interview 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.
Additional Job Requirements:
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
- 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: $85,000-110,000