NewsNation - Booking Producer

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NewsNation - Booking Producer

New York;220 E. 42nd Street (Nexstar - Wpix), NY
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

NewsNation is a news network focusing on current events and politics. The Booking Producer arranges guest appearances, conducts research, and works under deadline pressure to create engaging content for primetime and digital shows. Located in New York.

Requirements

  • Extensive contacts and booking skills
  • Experience in television
  • Flexibility with hours
  • Strong editorial judgment
  • Knowledge of current events

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Ability to work under deadlines
  • Passion for politics and news
  • Effective communicator
  • Detail-oriented

Full job description

NewsNation is looking for hardworking, creative, and proactive booking producer for primetime and digital programming. The ideal candidate has advanced knowledge of newsmakers and political leaders. As a booking producer, you will work with show producers to arrange guest appearances on the programs to discuss the news of the day and/or breaking news. You must have excellent organizational skills, be an effective communicator, be detail-oriented, and work well under deadline pressure. The position is based at the network's offices in New York, NY.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Pitch stories daily

Identify top tier guests, cultivate relationships, and arrange guest appearances on the show

Conduct pre-interviews and in-depth research on range of topics

Organize and produce elements for show segments

Monitor the latest news and locate people, images, and sound editorial information via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Dataminr, YouTube, and other platforms

Find reliable guests/witnesses quickly during breaking news situations

Perform other duties as assigned by network leadership 

Requirements & Skills:

A bachelor's degree is preferred

Extensive list of contacts, and ability to find and book high-profile guests, as well as people at the center of major news stories

Flexibility with your hours, as breaking news or major events warrant

Five or more years of experience in television

Strong editorial judgement

Knowledge of and passion for current events and politics

Willingness and ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings

Experience with Lexis Nexis, ENPS would be valuable

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 (per experience)

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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