We are looking for a confident, highly motivated, proactive Booker to join our team. As a Booker for Mornings with Maria, you will be responsible for researching, writing, and producing segments for a fast-paced daily show. You thrive in a collaborative team environment and want to contribute to something great every single day.
You will be offered the following shift:
Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM ET - 10:00 PM ET
**You must be flexible to work hours when needed.**
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Book dynamic and high-profile guests for a top-rated business program in daytime
Generate guest ideas
Identify and pitch stories and guests appropriate for the show, and each individual hour
Prepare appropriate research for pitch meetings with producers and anchor
Conduct pre-interviews with guests
Write intros, banners, and handle guest segments, including research packets on a wide range of topics and their effect on the economy
Respond quickly to breaking news during and after regular business hours
Plan for anticipated future news events
Suggest segments for social media
Create production elements for scripts, including video and graphics
Pitch story ideas for both day of and future story ideas
Write intros, banners, and handle guest segments, including research packets on a wide range of topics and their effect on the economy
Create production elements for scripts, including video and graphics
Remain tuned in to the day's lead news stories
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
1+ years of experience in television production
Team-player attitude paired with the ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
Passionate and well-read in current events especially business and politics
Possess a keen eye for interesting stories and trending news
Ability to work overnight hours
Booking experience
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $75,000.00-90,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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