Prime-Time News Booking Producer

Nexstar Media Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

NewsNation is seeking a booking producer for primetime and digital programming in New York, NY. You will work with show producers to arrange guest appearances, conduct pre-interviews, and research topics to discuss news and breaking events.

The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to work under deadlines, and a strong knowledge of current events and politics. Prior TV experience and a robust guest network are highly valued.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Extensive list of contacts and ability to book high-profile guests.
• Flexibility with hours for breaking news or major events.
• Five+ years of experience in television.
• Strong editorial judgement.
• Knowledge and passion for current events and politics.
• Willingness to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings.
• Experience with Lexis Nexis; ENPS would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories daily.
• Identify top-tier guests, cultivate relationships, and arrange appearances.
• Conduct pre-interviews and in-depth research on topics.
• Organize and produce elements for show segments.
• Monitor latest news and sources across platforms.
• Find reliable guests quickly during breaking news.

Skills

Extensive contacts

Television experience

Editorial judgement

Current events & politics

Deadline pressure management

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility with hours

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lexis Nexis

ENPS

Job description

NewsNation is seeking a booking producer for primetime and digital programming in New York, NY. You will work with show producers to arrange guest appearances, conduct pre-interviews, and research topics to discuss news and breaking events.

The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to work under deadlines, and a strong knowledge of current events and politics. Prior TV experience and a robust guest network are highly valued.