Digital Producer, The Beat With Ari Melber

Job Description

Responsibilities

MSNBC is looking for an experienced Digital Producer for The Beat with host Ari Melber.

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

Responsibilities:
• Produce, develop, create, and edit editorial content, including text, photo, and video for multiple platforms.
• Responsible for growing audience engagement and interaction online and broadcast.
• Works in editor capacity with host and senior producers to develop and refine editorial tone. and voice through its daily blogs and social media outlets.
• Researches, writes articles, and blog posts.
• Speedy decision-making and quick reactions to newsworthy/fresh topics.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work extra hours on breaking news and specials when needed.
• Strong editorial judgement on digital posts and digital headline writing.
• Ability to produce Instagram videos from show content with a creative flare and music .
• Able to produce digital launches for exclusives, events and special series.
• Understanding of digital analytics and data for quarterly presentations.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years of web content, internet or editorial experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in writing and editing and familiarity with online content communities

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 submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics:
• Familiarity with television and digital production procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently (must be a self- starter) and collaboratively as part of an integrated team
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan compelling digital content
• Knowledge of current events, politics and American history
• Up to date on periodicals, including Op-Eds

Additional Information

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