Job Description

MSNBC is looking for a Writing Associate Producer for Inside with Jen Psaki.

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

** Responsibilities:**

• Run the show’s social media presence – posting to various platforms and generating strategies for each.
• Assist Jen with her weekly newsletter for MSNBC.com.
• Provide research for show segments and write segments for air.
• Take part in the show’s editorial planning.
• Pitch story and guest ideas.

Qualifications

** Basic Qualifications:**

• Experience with social media in a news environment.
  Strong writing skills and knowledge of American politics, American history, and global news.

• Strong research and reporting skills.

• At least 2 years of experience in some form of journalism required (i.e. cable or network news, website, newspaper).

• Breaking news experience is preferred.

• Candidate should be able to deal with daily 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.

_ Additional Job Requirements:_

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY or Washington, D.C.
• 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.

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

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