Booking Producer - Breaking News

Job Description

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Job Description
MSNBC is looking for motivated producers who are looking to thrive in a breaking news situations and grow their careers by flexing multiple production skills regularly. We are expanding our breaking news team to cover the network when important stories unfold and develop in overnight hours. On nights when there is no breaking news coverage, this team will produce taped packages for Morning Joe. The team will also produce best of highlight shows from our primetime lineup for weekend playback. The team will also help our linear programs and the MSNBC brand grow in the digital space.
Working as a booker for an overnight team that oversees breaking news for the network, while also contributing to original content produced for Morning Joe and taped hours put together using content from various MSNBC shows.
This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Key Responsibilities:
• Booking live guests during breaking news coverage in hours that MSNBC is in tape
• Checking in and communicating with guests during breaking news coverage
• Contributing as needed in control room during breaking news situations to assist production team
• Booking guests for original news packages for Morning Joe
• Assisting social media team in monitoring and creating social media content
Qualifications
• Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in live television, preferably cable news, including researching information and tracking down guests.
Desired Qualifications:
• Sound journalistic and news judgment, political experience and strong writing skills.
• Strong Rolodex.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be detail-oriented and exhibits grace under pressure in the breaking news environment and meets multiple daily deadlines.
• Looking for team players who are self-starters and can troubleshoot logistical issues.
• Creative thinkers who bring new ideas to news stories.
Additional Job Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• 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.
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: $100,000 - $120,000

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j6z2z2-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.