Prime-Time News Guest Booker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

NewsNation in New York seeks a booking producer for primetime and digital programming to arrange guest appearances and discuss the day’s news.

You will collaborate with show producers, identify top-tier guests, conduct pre-interviews, and organize show segments under deadline pressure.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of TV experience, strong editorial judgement, a broad contacts list, and flexibility for breaking news; salary range $75,000-$85,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Extensive contacts and ability to book high-profile guests.
• Flexible hours for breaking news or events.
• 5+ years of television experience.
• Strong editorial judgement on current events and politics.
• Experience with LexisNexis and ENPS is 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 locate materials via social platforms and databases.
• Find reliable guests quickly during breaking news situations.

Skills

Guest booking

Editorial judgement

News research

Communication

Deadline-driven

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LexisNexis

ENPS

Job description

NewsNation in New York seeks a booking producer for primetime and digital programming to arrange guest appearances and discuss the day’s news.

You will collaborate with show producers, identify top-tier guests, conduct pre-interviews, and organize show segments under deadline pressure.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of TV experience, strong editorial judgement, a broad contacts list, and flexibility for breaking news; salary range $75,000-$85,000.