Segment Producer, MS NOW
- Pay
- $93,000 – $110,000 per year
- Location
- New York, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 20 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- news writing
- research and reporting
- editorial judgment
Also useful
- tape and desktop editing
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Tuition
About the role
MS NOW is seeking a Segment Producer to join our newsroom. If you’re passionate about politics and breaking news and thrive in fast-paced environments, this role is for you. The position requires strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and a keen eye for timely, impactful storytelling across linear and digital platforms.
Our Segment Productions are dedicated to specific show teams across the MS NOW newsroom and will be dedicated to working on a specific schedule.
We are actively seeking talented candidates for opportunities across our team. This posting supports current and future hiring needs, and qualified applicants may be contacted as openings become available.
Responsibilities could include but are not limited to
- Research, report and write daily segments.
- Write and suggest interview questions for each segment.
- Determine video and sound for assigned segments.
- Communicate daily story development with senior producer.
- Be in control room during airing of live segment.
- Take part in editorial planning.
- Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products.
- Pitch story ideas.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics
- Strong research and reporting skills
- At least 5 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper)
- Candidate should be able to deal with daily script deadline pressure
Desired Qualifications
- Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
- Ability to "book" guests, and work with graphics and video elements
- Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television
- Knowledge of current events, politics, and pop culture
- Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds
- Proficient in both tape and desktop editing
- Edit room experience and breaking news experience is 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
Additional information
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.
Additional Information
Versant
Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.
Versant
Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.
About the Company
VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.
As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.
VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to.
From Versant's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Segment Producer, MS NOW posting at Versant states compensation of $93,000 – $110,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Versant's official career site.
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