Booking Producer

Bloomberg; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Bloomberg Washington bureau is seeking a highly motivated political booking producer to join our politics team in-person at our Washington bureau. You will be responsible for booking newsmakers and top guests on market-moving stories, taking the initiative on covering breaking news, finding the appropriate voices under deadline pressure, and supporting the senior producer, line producer and anchors.

You should have a broad interest in politics and government with a specialized focus on markets,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience producing for live TV including booking, writing and producing.
• Strong knowledge of politics, government, business news and the financial markets.
• Ability to solve problems and work under deadline pressure.
• Flexibility with hours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Land interviews with big names among key decision makers in Washington and beyond for shows across the network.
• Own editorial preparation for guest interviews, including research, question development and a concise interview one sheet.
• Identify the central news line for each interview and craft sharp questions, follow-ups and accountability.
• Be proactive—pitch ideas, be creative, and elevate our content.
• Pitch newsmakers and stories.
• Develop strong relationships within politics, business and finance communities globally.
• Work closely with show-side producers and talent.
• Be willing to write and produce guest segments for broadcast.
• Operate effectively under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Pivot and respond as news events evolve.

Skills

Live TV production

Interview research

Newsroom under deadline

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Smarter, Faster, and as always - First. That's our philosophy. Bloomberg Media empowers global business leaders with breaking news, expert opinion and proprietary data distributed on every platform, across every time zone. Like our products and solutions - our teams are agile, dynamic, and innovative. We work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy for which we're known. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We challenge each other. And through our countless volunteer projects, we help bring out the best in our communities. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.

Bloomberg delivers critical information in a world where information matters. We give influential decision makers in business, finance and government a competitive edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of news, people and ideas. To do that, we need a constant flow of ideas, energy and innovation-which is where you come in.

Bloomberg Television is looking for a highly motivated political booking producer to join our politics team in-person at our Washington bureau.

You will be responsible for booking newsmakers and top guests on market-moving stories, taking the initiative on covering breaking news, finding the appropriate voices under deadline pressure, and supporting the senior producer, line producer and anchors. In addition to securing high-profile guests, you will play a central editorial role in shaping each interview. That includes researching guests and topics, drafting interview questions and producing a concise "one sheet" that gives anchors and producers the essential context for each segment.

You should have a broad interest in politics and government with a specialized focus on markets, finance and the economy. You should be able to join our team with an pre-established list of contacts and relationships with key players and decision makers in government and politics.

You embrace challenges, can make split-second decisions, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are an effective communicator across a global newsroom.

WE'LL TRUST YOU TO:

• Land interviews with big names among key decision makers in Washington and beyond, for shows across the network.
• Own the editorial preparation for guest interviews, including research, question development and production of a clear, concise interview "one sheet".
• Identify the central news line for each interview and develop sharp questions, follow-ups and areas of accountability.
• Be proactive - pitch ideas, be creative, bring your expertise to the table and elevate our content
• Pitch newsmakers and stories
• Develop strong relationships within the politics, business, finance communities globally
• Work closely with the show-side producers and talent
• Be willing to write and produce guest segments for broadcast
• Work well under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Be able to pivot and react as news events evolve

YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience producing for live TV, including booking, writing and producing
• Knowledge of politics, government, business news and the financial markets
• Problem solving skills, with the ability to work under deadline pressure
• Flexibility with hours

Salary Range = 85,000-110,000 USD Annual+ Benefits + Bonus

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.

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