Booking Producer, MS NOW Morning Joe

TL;DR

Booking Producer (MS NOW Morning Joe): Book national and international newsmakers, experts, and guests for live news broadcasts with an accent on politics, foreign relations, business, health, and entertainment. Focus on conducting pre-interviews, arranging logistics for remote and studio interviews, and pitching enterprise story ideas during breaking news.

Location: 229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York (onsite). External candidates may require in-person interview.

Salary: $100K-120K

Company

Leading independent publicly traded media company with brands like USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW, SYFY, and digital platforms like Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes.

What you will do

• Book diverse national and international guests from politics, business, health, entertainment, and other fields.
• Conduct pre-interviews, secure remote facilities, and arrange guest transportation.
• Arrange interviews for live and breaking news broadcasts.
• Enterprise, conceptualize, and pitch story ideas.
• Coordinate with technical managers on studio logistics for live and taped interviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years in live television, preferably cable news, including researching and tracking guests.

Nice to have

• Sound journalistic judgment, political experience, strong writing skills.
• Strong network (Rolodex).
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented with grace under pressure.
• Team player, self-starter, troubleshooter, creative thinker.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and perks.
• Team-oriented environment valuing self-starters, creativity, and performance under deadlines.