Booking Producer, On Balance

Job Description

NewsNation is hiring a resourceful Booking Producer to work on the nightly program 'On Balance with Leland Vittert.' This role is Washington DC based. 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.

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

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
• 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
• A bachelor's degree is preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g33489-3-135-190-101-42 in your application.