Coordinating Producer, MS NOW The Moment with Katy Tur

Responsibilities

• Oversee rundown management, live reporter requests and more as Line Producer
• Assist the Anchor, Executive Producer and Senior Producers in the supervision of the editorial vision of each day, including suggesting stories and guests for the shows
• Write show scripts including news "readers," breaking news updates, teases, and more
• Serve as main back-up Senior Producer
• Supervise and copy edit segment producers' scripts
• Facilitate rapid on-air reporting in breaking news
• Originate story ideas
• Determine video and sound for assigned segments
• Assists in coordination of cross-platform large news events and special coverage
• Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in live television, preferably as a Line and/or Segment Producer
• Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history
• Experienced writing scripts at the network or cable level

Requirements

• Sound journalistic judgment
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to quickly develop story, ideas, research and plan segments
• Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines
• 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Coordinating Producer for The Moment with Katy Tur, airing weekdays from 2PM - 4PM. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

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