Nexstar Media Group
NewsNation is looking for a booking producer to work on weekend and weekday dayside programming. 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 network's studios in New York.
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
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 bachelor's degree is preferred
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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
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 bachelor's degree is preferred
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