Associate Tape Producer, The Last Word With Lawrence O 'Donnell

Job Description

Responsibilities

MSNBC is looking for an experienced Associate Tape Producer for The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell.

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

Responsibilities:
• Straight cut video and work with editors on cutting compelling video.
• Assist producers with desktop editing.
• Gather elements.
• Viewing all video and ensure quality before air .
• Explaining edit instructions in detail on script.
• Pitching story ideas (day-of, next day, futures).

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have a Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Must have at least 2 years' production experience.
• Must be proficient with Desktop editing.

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.

Desired Characteristics
• Proficient editing with Avid.
• Ability to enterprise, research and plan stories.
• Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history.
• Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1p4wv-3-12-71-237-42 in your application.