Associate Booking Producer- MSNBC Velshi

Job Description

Job Description
MSNBC is looking for an Associate Booking Producer for ''Velshi''
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East

Responsibilities:
• Book a wide variety of national and international newsmakers, experts, and guests from various fields including politics, foreign relations, business/economy, health/medicine, entertainment, etc.
• Conduct pre-interviews, secure facilities for remote interviews and arrange transportation for guests
• Assist in coordinating guest arrivals and communicate with control room and studio
• Arrange phone interviews for broadcasts during live, breaking news coverage
• Enterprise, conceptualize and pitch story ideas
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in live television, preferably cable news, including researching information and tracking down guests
Desired Qualifications:
• Sound journalistic judgment and strong writing skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Strong knowledge of social media
• Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines
• Knowledge of Avid/Media Central and iNews preferred
Additional Job Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Schedule is Wednesday- Sunday
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-5b7p71-216-73-216-44-42 in your application.