Associate Producer - Social Media & Platforms, Digital

Job Description

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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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-369j75-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.