MS NOW is looking for an experienced freelance Booking Producer to provide support across our news programming.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a contract position and is not a full-time staff role.
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
Qualifications:
- 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
Desired Qualifications:
- 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.
Additional Job Requirements:
- Must be willing to work in New York, NY
- 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
Salary Range: $93,000-$100,000
Freelance Booking Producer, MS NOW in New York at MS NOW
This position is listed as contract and able to be worked remotely. It was posted 3 days ago.