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Booking Producer D

Gray Television

Washington, DC 07-20-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
BOOKING PRODUCER (FULL COURT PRESS) - WASHINGTON DC

About Full Court Press:

Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren is a political and current events show broadcast on all Gray Television markets and syndicated in leading cities including New York, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles covering more than 84% of the country.

The primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Book and research guests and conduct telephone interviews under the guidance of the executive producer and host
- Research and develop news segments
- Maintain and build on existing contacts for future bookings
- Develop sources and strong relationships with potential guests in a professional manner
- Greet and accompany guests in and out of the studio
- Meet with staffers on Capitol Hill to develop interviews and build relationships
- Collaborate with the Executive Producer and other staff to ensure news coverage is accurate and compelling
- Perform other duties as needed and directed

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of three years in a newsroom
- BA or equivalent work experience
- Deep knowledge of the political landscape
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent time management skills
- Computer literacy
- Schedule flexibility
- Willingness and ability to travel to various locations for news segments and political events

Interested applicants can, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, click on ''apply now'', we also encourage you to upload your resume and cover letter

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj814e-18-217-6-114-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Gray Television

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.