Development and Booking Producer, Dateline NBC

This is a Full Time Job

As a Development/Booking Producer at Dateline NBC, you will be responsible for identifying potential stories, and contacting, and booking guest interviews for Dateline NBC episodes. The Development/Booking Producer will be overseeing all aspects of production across the United States, including covering trials and producing high-quality interviews under tight deadlines. Your role will involve assessing potential stories, taking booking trips to secure exclusive interviews on competitive stories, and helping produce those interviews as needed. You will participate in post-production during the writing and editing process. You will work closely with correspondents, producers, camera crews and editors, to ensure that each report is accurate, fair, and engaging.

Responsibilities:
• Help guide shape and tone of episodes, via prep and support during interviews
• Write preparation documents for interviews
• Contribute to editorial planning of episodes
• Consistently generate timely and informed pitches
• Develop and produce guest segments
• Implement work with guidance from Senior and Executive Producer
• Find and book compelling guests for the show, following booking protocols
• Contribute to booking and outreach as needed

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree - preferably in journalism or communications
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred
• Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong editorial judgment and customer service skills
• Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills

Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.