Production Manager
MSNBC
New York, NY
Responsibilities
MSNBC is looking for an experienced Associate Booking Producer for the afternoon show. The host is Alex Witt.
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Book 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/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have a bachelor's degree
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in live
television, preferably cable news, including researching
information and tracking down guests
Additional Job Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the
United States
• Willingness to work overtime, early mornings and on
weekends with short notice
• Some travel may be required for field booking/producing
assignments
Desired Characteristics
Desired Characteristics:
• 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
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwp77y-3-146-65-212-42 in your application.