Booker/Researcher, The Big Money Show
About The Position
The Big Money Show is looking for a confident, highly motivated, proactive Booker/Researcher to join our team. The Big Money Show is a 2-hour, fast-paced show that features policymakers, business leaders, economists, and Wall St CEOs as high-energy mainstream newsmakers. As a Booker/Researcher, you will be responsible for booking compelling guests, pitching stories, writing scripts, and selecting/building elements in a collaborative team environment. You are well-versed in business news, politics, and current events and innately curious. You are a clever writer & excellent researcher who sees value in discovering unique angles and guests that no one else will find.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of prior television (or similar) experience
- Strong knowledge of business news, politics, and current events; familiarity with politicians, commentators, and opinion makers
- Ability to work collaboratively with others under intense deadline pressure
- Ability to work independently and make smart decisions on your own
- Willingness to listen, learn, and grow from constructive criticism
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Book high-profile guests and produce in-studio segments
- Pitch unique and interesting guests, stories, and segments
- Conduct in-depth research and compile well-rounded pre-interviews
- Write stories, guest intros, teases, and banners
- Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to help tell a story
- Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live show
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision
- insurance
- a 401(k) plan
- paid time off
- other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
- Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
