NewsNation Booking Producer, On Balance (New York)

Albany - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 100000 - 125000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NewsNation is hiring a resourceful Booking Producer for its primetime program On Balance with Leland Vittert. The Booking Producer is responsible for working with the editorial team to organize and schedule on-camera guests make pitches and handle newsmaker requests. The position requires excellent editorial insight and organizational/communication skills as well as the ability to multitask under deadline. The role is based in the networks New York studios.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Identify top tier guests for targeted stories and book them for the show facilitating all logistic details as needed

Manage guests from the control room. During air checking in and out guests and jumping on last-minute bookings for breaking news etc.

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 on a daily basis 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

Requirements & Skills:

A bachelors 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

3 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

Salary Range: $100000 - $125000 commensurate with 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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