Senior Booking Producer, The Daily Briefing

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Daily Briefing is looking for a talented and collaborative Senior Booking Producer to join our team! You will be responsible for booking top-tier guests and you know what it takes to get the exclusive. We are looking for both a leader and a team player who has great contacts, a great attitude, and understands our audience.

You will be offered the following shift: Mondays thru Fridays

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Book top-tier guests for the show on a daily basis
• Conduct pre-interviews and research packets for various guests and segments
• Strategize and collaborate with colleagues about the best guests to book for the show and on best booking approaches
• Pitch different guests and topics that would be a good fit for the show
• Pitch unique and interesting stories that our viewers will relate to
• Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live-show

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• At least 5 years of experience in news or politics
• Previous booking experience
• Strong editorial and newsgathering experience
• An extensive rolodex and the know-how to book everyone from high-profile guests, celebrities, and people at the center of major news stories
• Solid knowledge and passion for current events and politics
• Ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
• Excellent communication skills
• Willing to travel when necessary

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r74yo8-3-15-151-214-42 in your application.