NewsNation Senior Booking Producer, Katie Pavlich Tonight (Washington, DC or New York, NY)
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 125000 - 150000
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
NewsNation is looking for hardworking creative and proactive senior booking producer to oversee guest bookings for a new daily program. The Senior Booking Producer works in concert with the shows host and Executive Producer on the shows daily bookings the shows long-term booking strategy and special projects as assigned. The position is based at the networks offices in Washington DC or 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 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
Supervise and assign other booking producers
Helps implement training and best practices for booking team
Provides ongoing mentoring and support to members of the booking team
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned by network management
Requirements & Skills:
Ten 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
Extensive list of contacts and ability to find and book high-profile guests as well as people at the center of major news stories
Knowledge of and passion for current events and politics
Willingness and ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
Willingness and ability to travel on location when needed
Flexibility with hours as the news cycle and deadlines warrant
Experience with LexisNexis ENPS would be valuable
A bachelors degree is preferred
Salary Range: $125000 - $150000
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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Crew Management
- Mobile Marketing
- Waterfall
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Jira
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Adobe Premiere
- Confluence
- Leadership Experience
- Google Suite
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
