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Writing Associate Producer, MS NOW The Briefing with Jen Psaki

Versant152 open roles

Pay
$75,000 – $80,000 a year
Where
Washington, DC, United States
Work mode
Hybrid
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Company Description

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.

Job Description

MS NOW is looking for a Writing Associate Producer for The Briefing with Jen Psaki.

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

Responsibilities:

  • Write, edit, and produce vertical video content for social media platforms.
  • Develop and produce original YouTube content from concept through completion.
  • Generate daily and long-term original video pitches that respond to the political news cycle.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to develop new social media franchises and content formats.
  • Identify compelling moments from linear programming and quickly adapt them for social media.
  • Create graphics, carousels, and thumbnails for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other digital platforms.
  • Write compelling headlines, scripts, and other editorial copy.
  • Develop innovative ideas to grow audience engagement and strengthen the show’s brand.
  • Produce content for MS NOW’s digital platforms, social media channels, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) products.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as business and editorial needs evolve.
  • Research, write and edit MS NOW’s lower-third banner chyrons, the “front page” of MS NOW’s coverage.
  • Produce other vital on-screen content for MS NOW’s weekend programming.
  • Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products

Collaboration

  • Partner with producers, assignment editors, booking teams, graphics, research, digital, and technical operations to support daily broadcasts and digital coverage.
  • Respond quickly and effectively to changing editorial priorities during breaking news and special-event coverage.
  • Ensure all editorial content meets the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, nuance, and journalistic integrity.

Qualifications

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in some form of journalism required in television news, digital journalism, social media editing, producing, writing, or a comparable newsroom environment or newspaper).
  • Proven experience editing and producing original digital video.
  • Strong scriptwriting skills and the ability to shape stories for digital video audiences.
  • Strong editorial judgment and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and nuance.
  • Ability to manage multiple original projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Strong understanding of major social media platforms, their audiences, and platform-specific content strategies.
  • Proficiency with native editing and publishing tools across social platforms.
  • Strong research, writing, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to editorial accuracy.
  • Ability to comply with MS NOW Standards and Practices.
  • Strong research, writing, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated interest in U.S. politics, current events, and breaking news.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to editorial accuracy.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Possess the ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.
  • Ability to work with graphics and video elements.
  • Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television.
  • Ability to develop original story ideas, conduct research, and plan segments.
  • Self-starter who works effectively both independently and as part of an integrated team.
  • Strong follow-through, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Additional Job Requirements:

  • Must be willing to work in New York, NY, or Washington, D.C.
  • Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required for breaking news and special-event coverage.
  • This position is designated as hybrid.

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: $75,000 - $80,000

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.

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