Talent Booker

broadcastmgmtgroup; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is seeking a Talent Booker based in its Chicago office. The role involves booking guests for shows on the Schwab Network, coordinating logistics, and maintaining industry contacts.

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in booking or segment-producing finance-related content, strong organizational skills, and a self-motivated nature. Successful candidates will thrive under tight deadlines and have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in booking or segment-producing finance-related content.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently.
• Existing relationships with industry contacts required.

Responsibilities

• Research and book guests for shows on Schwab Network.
• Coordinate logistics for guest arrivals and appearances.
• Maintain relationships with media and public relations contacts.
• Attend shoots and production events as needed.

Skills

Booking/Segment-producing finance-related content

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Editorial judgment

Job description

Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is a leading global broadcast production company providing managed services to major broadcast networks, corporations, and studios. BMG is a top producer of live multicamera news, sports, entertainment, and corporate broadcasts, and is recognized as an industry trailblazer for its use of cutting‑edge, innovative technology.

BMG is the leader in centralized technology with decentralized production teams, operating a Network Operations Center hosted at its Cloud Control Center along with a fleet of REMI mobile units. The company’s business operations are in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Las Vegas.

We are looking to create a new Talent Booker to work out of BMG’s Chicago office, booking. This position will report to the Director of Talent for instruction and guidance on the daily tasks required.

Primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research and book timely guests to appear on shows across the programming grid for Schwab Network
• Coordinate logistics for guest arrivals and wrangle guests to the set for their appearance
• Establish and maintain relationships with media relations and public relations contacts in the industry
• Attend shoots and other production events as needed
• Booking for The Schwab Network’s Digital and Linear network.

Requirements

• 4+ years of Booking/Segment-producing finance-related content
• Self‑motivated and highly organized
• Able to work independently within a dynamic, complex, collaborative environment
• Candidates must have existing relationships with contacts in the industry
• Great interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Willing and able to work under tight deadline pressures
• Strong editorial judgment and a passion for business news and current events