MS NOW is looking for an Anchor Production Assistant for the new 11PM show with host Ali Velshi.This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. Responsibilities: Assist in compiling research for anchor, maintaining on-air updates during live programGather information on breaking news stories for anchors to relay on airPrint scripts for anchors and create one-sheets on guestSProvide daily support by managing calendars, appearance and scheduleSchedule and book travel and meetingsOrganize and schedule meetings and interviewsMaintain and process expense reportsRespond to correspondencesPerform light errandsOrder, build and coordinate graphic elements for airWork closely with producers to research, select and locate required photos for broadcastPitch stories and guests for showWork on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC productsManage daily content publishing for the show website with working knowledge of WordPress-based video platforms featuring journalism, commentary, podcasts, and book club contentSocial MediaUpload original videos and curate featured contentRecord 5-10 original studio videos weeklyManage automated content from MS NOW and YouTube feedsAdd book covers, titles, descriptions, and purchase links to Banned Book Club episodesCurate homepage “Editor’s Picks” with 2-3 featured pieces weeklyMonitor and moderate user-submitted AMA questions, flagging interesting submissionsMaintain publishing schedule and content calendarUpload podcast episodes as needed including video, audio, and show notesTrack and report weekly metrics
