VP, Newsgathering Planning (MSNBC)

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The Vice President of Planning will be responsible for the logistical planning of current day, next day, and future events.

Responsibilities:

• Focus on long-term strategic planning of news coverage.
• Develops coverage schedules and content guidelines across various platforms. 
• Identifies and prioritizes important stories and events. 
• Ensures ongoing stories are followed up and covered adequately. 
• Monitor breaking news and coordinate coverage needs with MSNBC leadership and the Newsgathering Desk.
• Generate story ideas and help plan coverage for next day;
• Develop close relationships with show teams to synergize coverage plans with program needs.
• Keep an extensive futures calendar on tent pole events, newsmaking opportunities and coverage opportunities.
• Work on long-term planning assignments and special events
• Collaborate with VP of News Gathering on short-term and long-term initiatives.

• At least 15 years of experience in live television, preferably cable news
• Demonstrated editorial judgment and sound decision making capabilities
• Ability to work flexible hours (including nights and weekends), ability to work under tight deadlines, ability to work under pressure, and during breaking news

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior desk/newsgathering experience preferred
• Prior booking experience a plus
• Sound journalistic judgment
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of 3 days per 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: $200k -$250k, bonus eligible

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