News Segment Producer Booker

This is a Full Time Job

The Producer Booker is responsible for finding, booking, and producing the most compelling news segments.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for finding guests for Noticias Telemundo AHORA shows.
• Research and produce live segments, including writing editorially strong questions.
• Responsible for pitching, booking, and preparing information for the development of interview segments.
• Develops and maintains relationships with a list of subject matter experts for various topics (i.e., terrorism, security, health, etc.).
• Develops relationships with Talent agents, Managers, Publicists, Community, and political organizations and maintains an updated list of contacts.
• Collaborates with the Assignment Editors, Managers, and Executive Producers on planning stories for events.
• Proposes list of potential interviews for breaking news events.
• Works under the direct supervision of the General Producer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Able to work under pressure in a Newsroom

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar Booker/Researcher role within a News organization.
• Prior experience coordinating or managing satellite bookings.
• Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment and journalistic ethics.
• General computer skills: Microsoft Office, iNews and Avid MediaCentral
• Must be fully fluent in Spanish and English both written and verbal.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
• Willingness to travel with short notice and on weekends
• Willingness to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
• Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area
• Must be 18 years or older

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