Writing Associate Producer, MS NOW The Briefing with Jen Psaki

Company Description VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

Job Description MS NOW is looking for a Writing Associate Producer for The Briefing with Jen Psaki.  This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.  Responsibilities:  Write, edit, and produce vertical video content for social media platforms. Develop and produce original YouTube content from concept through completion. Generate daily and long-term original video pitches that respond to the political news cycle.

Collaborate with senior leaders to develop new social media franchises and content formats. Identify compelling moments from linear programming and quickly adapt them for social media. Create graphics, carousels, and thumbnails for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other digital platforms. Write compelling headlines, scripts, and other editorial copy. Develop innovative ideas to grow audience engagement and strengthen the show’s brand.

Produce content for MS NOW’s digital platforms, social media channels, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) products. Take on additional responsibilities as business and editorial needs evolve. Research, write and edit MS NOW’s lower-third banner chyrons, the “front page” of MS NOW’s coverage.  Produce other vital on-screen content for MS NOW’s weekend programming.  Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products Collaboration Partner with producers, assignment editors, booking teams, graphics, research, digital, and technical operations to support daily broadcasts and digital coverage.

Respond quickly and effectively to changing editorial priorities during breaking news and special-event coverage. Ensure all editorial content meets the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, nuance, and journalistic integrity. Qualifications Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.  2+ years of experience in some form of journalism required in television news, digital journalism, social media editing, producing, writing, or a comparable newsroom environment or newspaper).    Proven experience editing and producing original digital video.

Strong scriptwriting skills and the ability to shape stories for digital video audiences. Strong editorial judgment and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy and nuance. Ability to manage multiple original projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines. Strong understanding of major social media platforms, their audiences, and platform-specific content strategies. Proficiency with native editing and publishing tools across social platforms.

Strong research, writing, organizational, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to editorial accuracy. Ability to comply with MS NOW Standards and Practices. Strong research, writing, organizational, and communication skills. Demonstrated interest in U.S. politics, current events, and breaking news.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom. Strong attention to detail and commitment to editorial accuracy. Desired Qualifications:  Possess the ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.  Ability to work with graphics and video elements.  Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize sto