Anchor Production Assistant, Alex Wagner Tonight

Job Description

Responsibilities

MSNBC is looking for an Anchor Production Assistant for Alex Wagner Tonight.

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

Responsibilities:
• Assist in compiling research for anchor, maintaining on-air updates during live program
• Order, build and coordinate graphic elements for air
• Gather information on breaking news stories for anchors to relay on air
• Print scripts for anchors and create one-sheets on guests
• Provide daily support by managing calendars, appearance and schedule
• Schedule and book travel and meetings
• Organize and schedule meetings and interviews
• Maintain and process expense reports
• Respond to correspondences
• Perform light errands
• Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required photos for broadcast
• Pitch stories and guests for show

Qualifications
• At least one year of news production experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

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.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols

Desired Characteristics
• Excellent knowledge of politics, history and current events.
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of Avid/Interplay and iNews preferred.

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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $20.00-$25.00 / hour

Additional Information

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