Booker, Gutfeld

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're looking for a passionate Booker to join an exciting new weekday primetime program. As the Booker, you are a proactive individual familiar with programming across all the major networks, and are knowledgeable about pop culture. Your responsibilities will include managing and growing a diverse list of guests from politics, media, entertainment, and publishing. You will also interact with the daily live audience. Familiarity with the current show is critical. As the Booker, you are a team player that can hit the ground running while working with a diverse editorial staff and technical team.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Strategize with team on best booking approaches
• Pitch story ideas for both day of and future story ideas
• Assist in bulking up future bookings
• Assist audience coordinator with daily live audience as needed
• Effectively communicate to host and control room staff during live shows/segments

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 3 years booking in a show producing at a local station or network
• Access to unique and news making contacts; strong rolodex
• Strong writing skills and editorial judgment a must
• Demonstrate out of the box thinking to have the competitive edge
• Ability to deal with daily script deadline pressure
• Experience interacting with high profile talent
• Experience booking in the Field
• Able to react to breaking news with instant programming ideas

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp1po9-3-146-105-194-42 in your application.