Production Assistant, The Rachel Maddow Show

Job Description

Responsibilities
MSNBC is looking for an exceptional Production Assistant for The Rachel Maddow Show.

This is a staff with end date position for 6 months.
• Order and coordinate all graphic elements for air
• Oversee the airing of all graphic elements in control room during live program
• Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required footage for broadcast
• Assist in compiling research for anchor and producers
• Fact check scripts
• Read in well and take part in editorial meetings

Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
• At least one year of news production 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.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm5v3m-3-17-128-129-42 in your application.