NewsNation Senior Booking Producer, Katie Pavlich Tonight (Washington, DC or New York, NY)

Tribune Publishing • New York, NY

21d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

NewsNation is looking for hardworking, creative, and proactive senior booking producer to oversee guest bookings for a new daily program. The Senior Booking Producer works in concert with the show's host and Executive Producer on the show's daily bookings, the show's long-term booking strategy, and special projects as assigned. The position is based at the network's offices in Washington, DC or New York.

Requirements

• Ten plus years of editorial experience in a fast-paced environment for a national news program (broadcast, cable or digital)
• Strong editorial judgement and research 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
• Knowledge of and passion for current events and politics
• Willingness and ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
• Willingness and ability to travel on location when needed
• Flexibility with hours, as the news cycle and deadlines warrant
• Experience with LexisNexis, ENPS would be valuable
• A bachelor's degree is preferred

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
• Supervise and assign other booking producers
• Helps implement training and best practices for booking team
• Provides ongoing mentoring and support to members of the booking team
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned by network management

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
• Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.
• Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees