Overnight Associate Booking Producer

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking an Overnight Associate Booking Producer for NBC News to join the Booking and Editorial Unit on the News and Politics team in New York, NY. You will book guests across TODAY, Meet the Press, Dateline, NBC News NOW, and other platforms, coordinating travel, live shots, and editorial guidance.

The role requires 2+ years in production or network booking, a Bachelor's degree, and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and travel.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience working in production or booking at the network level.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Submit resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Sunday–Thursday schedule with afternoon to mid-overnight hours (2–3am).
• Willing to work flexible hours under tight deadlines, including breaking news.
• Willing to work in New York, NY.
• Willing to travel with little notice and for extended periods.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage short- and long-term bookings across multiple NBC News platforms.
• Pitch story ideas and work on assigned bookings as launched by editorial teams.
• Coordinate guest travel and live shot logistics with production teams and arrange pre-interviews.
• Support on set and remote guest coordination for tape and live segments across NBC News NOW shows.
• Direct bookers in the field and schedule guests and analysts during breaking news.
• Compile and send daily booking notes and create handovers for the next day.

Skills

Journalistic writing

Research

Editorial judgment

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

As the Overnight Associate Booking Producer, you will work as part of NBC News’ Booking and Editorial Unit, on the News and Politics team, responsible for booking guests across all platforms of NBC News, including TODAY, Weekend TODAY, Nightly News, Weekend Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, Specials, as well as our streaming network NBC News NOW and all digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage short- and long-term bookings across multiple NBC News platforms.
• Pitch story ideas and work on assigned bookings as they are launched by editorial teams and shows.
• Coordinate guest travel and live shot logistics in partnership with production teams and arrange editorial guidance and pre-interviews with segment producers.
• Support the team in on set and remote guest coordination for tape and live segments, helping to book and organize guests across various broadcast and NBC News NOW shows.
• Work with the team to give direction to bookers in the field, as well as coordinate and schedule guests and analysts, often during breaking news.
• Responsible for compiling and sending out our daily booking note which details all booking efforts and secured guests as well as organizing the team’s bookings into comprehensive handovers for the next day.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience working in production or booking at the network level.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• This job is a Sunday to Thursday schedule, with the shift beginning in the afternoon and ending in the mid-overnight hours (around 2-3am). Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice if needed.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
• 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 a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Desired Characteristics

• A genuine news junkie who gets their information from a wide range of sources be it broadcast, newsletters, podcasts, social media or anything in between.
• Someone who starts the day by checking news alerts, morning shows, and socials to know the stories everyone will be talking about.
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment.
• Understands how to work with people in serious, sometimes sensitive and stressful situations.
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment where the day we started at 9AM may be totally different by noon.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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 - $80,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].