Booking Producer, MS NOW The Weeknight

Versant • Washington, DC

2d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

MS NOW is looking for an experienced Booking Producer for The Weeknight. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in live television, preferably cable news, including researching information and tracking down guests
• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news

Nice To Haves

• Sound journalistic and news judgment, political experience and strong writing skills
• Strong Rolodex
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Must be detail-oriented and exhibits grace under pressure in the breaking news environment and meets multiple daily deadlines
• Looking for team players who are self-starters and can troubleshoot logistical issues
• Creative thinkers who bring new ideas to news stories

Responsibilities

• Book wide variety of national and international newsmakers, experts and guests from various fields including politics, foreign relations, business/economy, health/medicine, entertainment, etc.
• Conduct pre-interviews, secure facilities for remote interviews and arrange transportation for guests
• Arrange interviews for broadcasts during live, breaking news coverage
• Enterprise, conceptualize and pitch story ideas
• Works with technical managers in arranging studio logistics for live and taped interviews
• Work on content for digital platforms, social media and MS NOW’s DTC products

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a variety of other discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree