Job Description
MS NOW is looking for an experienced freelance Booking Producer to provide support across our news programming.
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This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.
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PLEASE NOTE: This is a contract position and is not a full-time staff role.
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Responsibilities:
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- 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
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Qualifications:
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- 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
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Desired Qualifications:
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- 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.
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Additional Job Requirements:
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- 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
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Salary Range: $93,000-$100,000