NewsNation seeks a Senior Segment Producer to join the show team for Weekend Morning in America. The senior segment producer will take the lead in producing the lead blocks of the show and will play a large role in the editorial focus of the show. Candidates should have strong editorial judgement and be comfortable working in a control room setting. The position is based in New York.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Produce news-of-day/political segments
Pitch story ideas and make guest booking suggestions
Copy edit scripts and content
Write news headlines
Serve as a senior leader in the control room, when needed
Help implement training and best practices for show team
Provide ongoing mentoring and support to members of the show team
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by network management
Requirements & Skills:
Five to ten more years of editorial experience in a fast-paced environment for a national news program (broadcast, cable or digital)
Line producing experience a plus
Must be self-directing, self-motivating and able to work will with a diverse group of people
Must be detail-oriented
Must have strong organizational skills
Must have excellent writing and copy-editing skills
Must be able to handle high pressure and high intensity situations with poise and maturity
Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.