NewsNation Now - Booking Producer
NewsNation Now - Booking Producer
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Job Description
NewsNation is looking for a booking producer for its weekday dayside program NewsNation Now. The Booking Producer is responsible for researching stories and prospective guests making outreach to guests organizing appearances and handling necessary logistics for guests. The position requires keen editorial insight stellar organizational and communication skills the ability to multitask and the ability to work well under deadline pressure. The producer works various hours on assigned programs as needed. The position is based at the networks offices in New York.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Identify top tier guests for targeted stories and book them for the show facilitating all logistic details as needed
Conduct pre-interviews and in-depth research on a range of topics
Source and organize elements for show segments coordinate with show producers
Pitch stories daily with unique editorial angles suitable for the show
Cultivate external relationships to help ensure topical and quality guest bookings
Build and maintain a calendar and guest database
Monitor the latest news and locate people images and sound editorial information via Twitter Facebook Instagram Dataminr YouTube and other platforms
Perform other duties as assigned by show leadership or network management
Requirements & Skills:
Extensive list of contacts and ability to find and book high-profile guests as well as people at the center of major news stories
Five plus years of editorial experience in a fast-paced environment for a national news program (broadcast cable or digital)
Strong editorial judgement and research skills
Knowledge of and passion for current events and politics.
Willingness and ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
Flexibility with hours as the news cycle and deadlines warrant
Experience with LexisNexis ENPS would be valuable
A bachelors degree is preferred
Salary Range: (per experience) $85000 - $100000
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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Employment Type
Full-Time
