Overnight Booking Researcher

Job Description

Responsibilities

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Job Description

As our Overnight Booking Researcher, you will work as part of NBC News' Booking Unit, responsible for bookings guests across all platforms of NBC News, including TODAY, Weekend TODAY, Nightly News, Weekend Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, Specials, NBC News NOW and digital.

Responsibilities:
• Will support our 24/7 booking operation between 5 PM – 2 AM ET primarily focused on breaking and developing stories overnight for TODAY 7 AM.
• Coordinate booking needs with overnight producers at TODAY, breaking reporters on our digital teams, and newsgathering teams.
• Support immediate needs of TODAY, with opportunity to set up interviews across other platforms including NBC News NOW and Nightly News.
• Will be working on short-term and long-term bookings across the multiple platforms of NBC News.
• Expected to both pitch story ideas and work on assigned stories developed by the editorial team.
• Will be working with the production team for all travel logistics for the guests as well as arranging pre-interviews with segments producers.
• Coordinating and giving direction to all bookers in the field, often times during breaking news.
• Responsible for compiling and sending out our evening daily booking note which details all booking efforts and secured guests.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• Must have 1 year of experience working in production or booking at the network level.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
• Schedules will vary but must be able to work all shifts. Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice if needed.
• Must be familiar with NBC News anchors, reporters, and programming.
• Must be proficient in Slack communication.
• Must be willing to travel with little notice, and for extended periods.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must be willing to take submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work a Sunday- Thursday 5 PM – 2 AM ET shift.

Desired Characteristics:
• Must enjoy channel surfing morning news programs with your coffee/breakfast.
• Gets chills from the ''Good Evening'' first line on evening news broadcasts.
• Appreciates a New York Post front page pun.
• Likes to power read morning media newsletters
• Must be ok with rejection, even when you want to crawl under your desk
• Enjoys creating Google/Twitter alerts for topics of interest
• Understands how to approach potential interview candidates with empathy, respect, and urgency.
• A team player who feels comfortable in a competitive environment on breaking news stories.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Strong knowledge of all social media platforms.
• Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events.

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. Hourly range: $20.00 - $25.00

Additional Information

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1kwpe-18-119-111-9-42 in your application.