Booker / Producer - Windy City Live
WLS Television
Chicago, ILThis was removed by the employer on 11/8/2019 9:56:00 AM PST
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Job Summary:
Chicago's #1 television station is looking for an entertainment/talk booker to join a team of hard working creatives. Windy City LIVE is an award winning one-hour studio-based local show with a live audience. The popular program features topical news, pop culture, celebrity guests and stories about things that make Chicagoans proud.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for scouting and scheduling guests for live interviews and other special segments
• Conduct pre-interview research and calls/video chats to evaluate potential guests and gather information for producers
• Research and pitch segment ideas
• Ability to develop contacts for long term booking opportunities.
• Create and maintain database of events and potential guests that will connect to our passionate Chicago audience
• Frequent involvement in day of show production
• Support Producers in all aspects of show development and production
Basic Qualifications:
Candidate must be extremely personable, highly organized, comfortable with emerging technology and change, and have a love of Chicago.
• A successful candidate will be an aggressive, self-starter who can interact with high profile talent and guests
• Solid communication skills, highly creative and able to innovate on the fly
• Must be dialed into all things Chicago along with a solid understanding of the city, suburbs and what motivates people to tune in.
• Research skills are essential to this position
• Proven relationship with talent agents, managers and publicists (locally & nationally)
• Ability to collaborate with a team
• Established contact list in booking high profile local and national guests as well as everyday personalities
• Experience across multi-platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have demonstrated passion for the community. Three to five years booking experience preferable with live TV experience being a must.
Additional Information:
No phone calls please.
About Media Networks:
The Media Networks segment includes cable and broadcast television networks, television production and distribution operations, publishing, domestic television stations, digital businesses and radio networks and stations.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Media Networks.
WLS Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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