Associate Producer/Longform

CITY: New York STATE: New YorkCOUNTRY: USAEssential Functions (Responsibilities): Maintains MSNBC's vast long-form program inventory. Monitors news events for any developments involving show subjects that would require updating. Researches show scripts and show notes of all scheduled long-form programs, including Headliners and Legends, MSNBC Investigates, Lockup and specials. Responsible for fact-checking, writing update copy, arranging narration-tracking and studio sessions with host and supervising the editing of show fixes. Some basic desktop editing required. Performs background research and gathering of tape and archival materials for the production of new documentaries and specials. Occasional assignments to include field producing, segment producing and work on breaking news. Coordinates long-form program scheduling and tracks changes with Research and Scheduling Department. Works with NBC News Legal and Standards departments, informing them of Long-form lineup air schedule and coordinating reviews.Qualifications/Requirements:Basic Qualifications: At least 3 years of research, production, and long form experience required. At least 2 years of tape, field and editing experience required.Eligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job#: 810624). Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.Must be willing to work at the station in NYC, NY.Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.Must be 18 years or older.Desired:Strong writing skills and sound news judgment critical. Knowledge of various research sources (web, print, film, tape, sound, music) with particular emphasis on expertise in using the web as a research tool. Self-starter, eager to work on a small team, performing wide range of functions in a boundary-less way. Experience using Avid Newscutter preferred.General:Built on the worldwide resources of NBC News, MSNBC defines news for the next generation with world-class reporting and a full schedule of live news coverage, political analysis and award-winning documentary programming - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MSNBC's home on the Internet is msnbc.com. Msnbc.com boasts state-of-the-art technology of Microsoft and the first-rate reporting of NBC News. From 6-9 a.m. (ET), Joe Scarborough hosts "Morning Joe," with co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist, featuring interviews with top politicians and newsmakers, as well as in-depth analysis of the day's biggest stories. Leading off the MSNBC primetime lineup is "Race for the White House with David Gregory," 6-7 p.m. (ET), a fast-paced daily look at the latest election news. MSNBC's highly acclaimed political program, "Hardball with Chris Matthews," follows, from 7-8 p.m. (ET). "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" at 8 p.m. (ET) counts down the day's top stories with Keith's own inimitable blend of wit and style. "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" also re-airs nightly at 10 p.m. (ET). From political conflict to crime, "Verdict with Dan Abrams," from 9-10 p.m. (ET) assesses right from wrong and determines the winners and losers in politics, law, and pop culture. 11 p.m.- 2 a.m. (ET) MSNBC airs the "Doc Block" with award-winning and critically-acclaimed documentary programming.Employing the newsgathering resources of NBC News and its more than 200 affiliate stations, MSNBC offers viewers the highest-quality news coverage. The daytime anchor team includes veteran reporters and correspondents Contessa Brewer, Mika Brzezinski, Christina Brown, Tamron Hall, Andrea Mitchell, Monica Novotny, Norah O'Donnell, Amy Robach, and Alex Witt.Weekends, MSNBC telecasts continuing live news coverage as well as long-form documentaries, including "MSNBC Investigates," "MSNBC Reports," and "Headliners & Legends." MSNBC also telecasts "Tim Russert" each weekend.