Senior Producer, MS NOW The Weeknight at Versant in New York City, NY

companyDescription 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. jobDescription MS NOW is looking for an experienced Senior Producer for The Weeknight. Responsibilities: Assist the Executive Producer in the supervision of the editorial vision of each day, including suggesting stories and guests for the show Fill in for the Executive Producer when needed Supervise and copy edit segment producers’ scripts Directly manage members of the show staff Coach and mentor team members on and outside the team Write and produce segments on occasion Manage the live show from the control room during regular programming and breaking news Drive the show planning process Lead production of content for digital platforms, social media & MS NOW’s DTC products qualifications Bachelor’s degree or relevant working experience. 6 years of editorial experience in a fast-paced newsroom environment, ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change. Experience developing producer talent. Control room and breaking news experience. Ability to multi-task on a tight deadline. Desired Qualifications: Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments Strong writing skills Sound journalistic judgment Knowledge of current events, politics and American history Experience with field tape production -- including scripting, shooting, and producing taped pieces Passion to reveal underreported stories, new angles and diverse voices 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: $135,000 - $190,000, bonus-eligible additionalInformation 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.