Coordinating Producer – Content Strategy, MS NOW at Versant | New York City, NY | $115K/yr – $150K/yr

Versant

Coordinating Producer – Content Strategy, MS NOW

New York City, NY (On-site)

$115K/yr – $150K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end video and livestream program for MS NOW DTC, balancing editorial rigor with fast breaking news and cross platform distribution.

Content ownership: develop, produce, and curate exclusive video and livestream formats across MS NOW apps and cross platform partners.
Talent collaboration: manage hosts/reporters, source pitches, and align with Linear, Live Events, Social, Audio, and Digital to grow the DTC audience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Produce, write, shoot, and edit exclusive video content for MS NOW’s direct-to-consumer offering, including news and non-news programming
Pitch and manage MS NOW hosts and reporters as well as external talent to launch and produce DTC series and formats
Produce regular livestreams, including support for breaking news moments, special live events
Help source, evaluate, and produce content pitches from the broader MS NOW organization
Curate featured video content within the MS NOW direct-to-consumer app
Partner with Linear Programming, Live Events, Social, Audio, and Digital teams to execute cross-platform programming ideas
Maintain MS NOW’s high editorial standards and journalistic rigor in all aspects of content development and production
Stay up to date on important news stories and consumer trends, proactively identifying and pitching engaging ideas to grow the DTC audience and the MS NOW brand

Requirements

5+ years’ experience producing news / political content / writing news / breaking news / political content for digital and/or social platforms
Demonstrable success collaborating with reporters and broadcast talent on creative content for digital platforms
Strong news writing, research, and communication skills
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to service needs of a 24/7 news product
Flexibility to respond to breaking news situations outside of regular working hours
Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere and YouTube Studio
Understanding of digital gear (camera operations, microphones)
Deep knowledge and passion for news and politics
Deep knowledge of content strategy in digital, social media, streaming, livestreaming space
Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Nice to Have

Benefits

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.

Versant

We help developers of infrastructure projects make the best decisions within the French mitigation hierarchy regulatory framework (Séquence ERC). Our solution enables the identification of the most suitable sites for implementing compensatory measures.

Founded in 2023

Paris, Île-de-France, FRA

9 employees (2 in marketing)

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