Planning Producer, MSNBC

The Planning Producer is responsible for managing the editorial and logistical coordination of major coverage initiatives, long-lead projects, and daily newsgathering needs where warranted. Working closely with the Director of Planning and senior editorial leadership, this role ensures strong partnership between the planning, show, and field teams, as well as digital producers. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to drive coverage strategies across platforms. Key Responsibilities: Lead editorial planning for upcoming news events, special coverage, and enterprise reporting. Coordinate with bureaus, correspondents, and production teams to manage logistics and coverage needs. Maintain and update long-range planning calendars, tracking major events, political developments, and ongoing stories. Coordinate with platforms to plan coverage of MSNBC enterprise reporting from talent Pitch and develop original story ideas, identifying opportunities for deeper coverage or exclusive angles. Oversee pre-production processes for special projects, including research, bookings, travel coordination, and field production planning. Liaise with technical, operations, and digital teams to ensure multi-platform distribution of planned content. Serve as a key contact along with newsgathering during breaking news to assess available resources and adjust plans as needed. Attend editorial meetings and represent the planning desk in coordination discussions. Provide mentorship to junior staff.