Job Description
NewsNation Booking Producer, The Hill (Washington, DC)
NewsNation is looking for a hardworking, creative, and proactive booking producer to work across DC-based political programs The Hill & The Hill Sunday. As a booking producer, you will work with show producers to arrange guest appearances on the respective programs to discuss political news, news of day, and breaking news. You must have excellent organizational skills, be an effective communicator, be detail-oriented, and work well under deadline pressure. The position is an in-person position, working from NewsNation's Washington, DC studios.
Requirements & Skills:
Pitch stories daily
Identify top tier guests, cultivate relationships, and arrange guest appearances on the show
Conduct pre-interviews and in-depth research on range of topics
Responsible for securing and confirming technical arrangements for remote interviews
Organize and produce elements for show segments
Monitor the latest news and locate people, images, and sound editorial information via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Dataminr, YouTube, and other platforms
Find reliable guests/witnesses quickly during breaking news situations
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree is preferred
Five or more years of experience in television
Extensive list of contacts, and ability to find and book high-profile guests, as well as people at the center of major news stories
Flexibility with your hours, as breaking news or major events warrant
Strong editorial judgement
Knowledge of and passion for current events and politics
Willingness and ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
Experience with Lexis Nexis, ENPS would be valuable
Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 annualized (based on experience)
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4271q-18-216-91-26-42 in your application.