Booking Producer

Newsmax Media • New York, NY

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About The Position

The position involves collaborating with the show's Executive Producer and team to identify top-tier guests for broadcast. The role requires conducting guest research and outreach, supporting the team in booking relevant on-air guests for appearances and interviews, and developing strong relationships with newsmakers, experts, elected and appointed officials, publicists, press secretaries, communications directors, agents, managers, and celebrities. The individual will represent the network as the primary point of contact for guests and their representatives, conduct pre-interviews and guest vetting, confirm interview logistics, provide guests with interview topics, and communicate on-air appearance requirements. Additionally, the role includes securing exclusive interviews and content with newsmaker guests, identifying new and emerging voices as subject matter experts, pitching guest ideas to the production team, and ensuring that guests align with the quality consistent with the Newsmax brand. A passion for news and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional work environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the show's Executive Producer and team in identifying top-tier guests for broadcast
• Conduct guest research and outreach
• Support the team in identifying and booking relevant on-air guests for appearances and interviews
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with newsmakers, experts, elected and appointed officials, publicists, press secretaries, communications directors, agents, managers, and celebrities
• Represent the network as the primary point of contact for guests and their representatives
• Conduct pre-interviews and guest vetting with potential on-air guests
• Confirm interview logistics including date, time, and location for on-air appearances via remote, phone, field, or in-studio appearances
• Provide guests with interview topics and areas of discussion
• Communicate on-air appearance requirements to guests
• Secure exclusive interviews and content with newsmaker guests
• Identify new and emerging voices as subject matter experts
• Ideate and pitch guest ideas to production team to which they are assigned
• Ensure the guests are of the caliber and quality consistent with Newsmax brand
• Must be a news junkie and comfortable working in a fast-paced, professional work environment

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees