Job Description

We're seeking an Associate Producer for social media and platforms to join MSNBC Digital.

You have demonstrable experience identifying, producing and editing shareable/viral news and perspective content. You are someone who likes to get creative with editing to make content stand out in a crowded field. You will turn breaking news for all platforms and create and edit short, original videos. You must have a passion for news, politics, current events, social media trends, audience development, and storytelling that creates an impact.

If you have a love for the MSNBC brand, and a passion for social media, this job is for you.

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

Responsibilities, Social Media:

• Identify, produce and edit shareable news content for social media platforms
• Produce and edit breaking news
• Write newsy captions for video content
• Write eye-catching and accurate headlines/banners for your content
• Create and produce graphics and photo posts on Instagram
• Partner and collaborate with show producers on daily editorial content for platforms
• Collaborate across teams on breaking news, newsmaking interviews, and special events for strategic rollouts

Responsibilities, Platforms:

• Fact-check text, captions and ensure all photo and video across our owned platforms meet the content, quality, journalistic, and legal standards of MSNBC
• Write and A/B test eye-catching and accurate text headlines that spark engagement on the site
• Produce and maintain all elements of the MSNBC homepage
• Act as MSNBC's first responders during breaking news situations
• Partner and collaborate with show producers to ensure any and all notable and breaking on-air moments are clipped for the site

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in social media news production
• At least three years of political producing/writing experience
• Demonstrable experience identifying and producing shareable/viral news and perspective content
• Expert knowledge of all social media platforms, their audiences and social media trends
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, in app editing, CapCut
• Strong editorial judgement
• Experience in turning breaking news into vertical content for social platforms
• Experience in posting content for YouTube
• Create and produce graphics, photos with headlines for Instagram (expertise in Figma, Adobe Photoshop)
• Self Starter - ability to enterprise ideas, ideate daily pitches, shoot video when needed, and work well independently
• Work professionally in changing and challenging situations and be able to react quickly under rapid deadlines
• Proficiency with digital gear (camera operations, microphones)
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours and different shifts for breaking news (evenings/ weekends)

Additional Job Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Hours: Saturday/Sunday (8am - 4pm) - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (2pm - 10pm)
• In office 3 days a 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: $75,000 - $80,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal'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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.