Anchor Production Assistant, Alex Witt Reports

Job Description

Responsibilities

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Job Description

MSNBC is looking for an Anchor Production Assistant for Alex Witt reports.

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
• Gather information on breaking news stories for anchors to relay on air
• Print scripts for anchors and build updates
• Provide daily support by managing calendars, appearance and schedule
• Schedule and book travel and meetings
• Organize and schedule meeting and interviews
• Maintain and process expense reports
• Respond to correspondences

Qualifications

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

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

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 has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $28.12/ hr - $30.00/hr

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1q020-216-73-216-202-42 in your application.