Jeff Johnson Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Fill in for Executive Producer when required
• Craft show rundowns, copyedit scripts, lead team of writers with emphasis on strong writing and use of story elements
• Oversee editorial vision and assignments for segment producers
• Manage and implement social media initiatives to promote content and drive growth
• Represent MSNBC at journalism conferences (NABJ) including career booths and discussion panels
• Mentor and coach junior staff, providing monthly performance feedback

Greater New York City Area

• Line produce two 1-hour shows daily in accordance with MSNBC Live editorial vision
• Fill-in for Senior Producer; assist EP with crafting show, copyediting scripts, leading team of writers with emphasis on strong writing and use of story elements
• Oversee show rundown changes and assignments
• Script and approve teases, cold opens, story scripts and show graphics; ensuring all NBC legal and ethical standards are met
• Assist EP during special live breaking news coverage as part of breaking news unit, overseeing multiple hours of coverage, booking show guests
• Mentor and coach junior staff including writers, AP’s and PA’s, train new line producers

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Line produce nightly 30-minute show in accordance with America Tonight’s editorial vision
• Supervise production staff in control room and make sure show is properly timed
• Assign and supervise duties of Associate Producer and Segment Producer
• Script and approve teases, cold opens, anchor intros, packages and show graphics
• Supervise editors during post-production process to ensure quality of all show elements
• Lead daily editorial meeting to conceptualize show coverage

Washington, DC

• Fill-in for Line Producer when needed
• Assist Line Producer with scripting teases and opens
• Work alongside Line Producer in control room during show taping
• Ensure the quality of all show elements including videos, scripts and graphics
• Pitch story ideas

Universal City, CA

• Desktop edit, write, research and gather content on all of NBC4’s platforms including TV and web
• Field produce on special projects including shooting, conducting interviews, choosing shootlocations, working with photographers to coordinate video elements, and prepping location for liveshots if necessary
• Produce live segments for reporters including editing VO’s, soundbites and building appropriategraphics
• Write and edit packages for anchors when needed
• Produce political and entertainment segments for morning show
• Post articles to NBCLA.com

Burbank, CA

Conducted research and fact checking for storiesField produced for stories Worked directly with assignment editors to assist with conference calls and general assignment desk operationsAssisted reporters and producers with collection of news elements