Booker / Researcher

This is a Full Time Job

We are looking for a confident, highly motivated, proactive Booker/Researcher to join our team. As a Booker/Researcher for Mornings with Maria, you will be responsible for researching, writing, and producing segments for a fast-paced daily show. You thrive in a collaborative team environment and want to contribute every single day.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Book dynamic and high-profile guests
• Identify and pitch stories and guests appropriate for the show, and each individual hour
• Prepare appropriate research for pitch meetings with producers and anchor
• Conduct pre-interviews with guests
• Write intros, banners, and handle guest segments, including research packets on a wide range of topics and their effect on the economy
• Respond quickly to breaking news during and after regular hours
• Plan for anticipated future news events
• Suggest segments for social media
• Create production elements for scripts, including video and graphics
• Pitch story ideas for both day of and future story ideas
• Write intros, banners, and handle guest segments, including research packets on a wide range of topics and their effect on the econom
• Create production elements for scripts, including video and graphics
• Remain tuned in to the day's lead news stories

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 1+ years of experience in live television production
• Team-player attitude paired with the ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
• Passionate and well-read in current events especially business and politics
• Possess a keen eye for interesting stories and trending news
• Ability to work overnight hours
• At least 1 year prior Booking experience
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience