Booker/Researcher for Television Show

This is a Full Time Job

The Big Money Show is looking for a confident, highly motivated, proactive Booker/Researcher to join our team. As a Booker/Researcher, you will be responsible for booking compelling guests, pitching stories, writing scripts, and selecting/building elements in a collaborative team environment. You are well-versed in business news, politics, and current events and innately curious. You are a clever writer & excellent researcher who sees value in discovering unique angles and guests that no one else will find.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Book high-profile guests and produce in-studio segments
• Pitch unique and interesting guests, stories, and segments
• Conduct in-depth research and compile well-rounded pre-interviews
• Write stories, guest intros, teases, and banners
• Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to help tell a story
• Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live show

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 1-3 years of prior television (or similar) experience
• Strong knowledge of business news, politics, and current events; familiarity with politicians, commentators, and opinion makers
• Ability to work collaboratively with others under intense deadline pressure
• Ability to work independently and make smart decisions on your own
• Willingness to listen, learn, and grow from constructive criticism
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience