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Houston, TX

Live/Special Event

Starts Aug 05

For 1 Day(s)

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

Los Angeles casting company and production company is doing a HUGE model search casting call for major brand at The Galleria - Houston, TX. Need to hire several casting/production assistants to assist with the open call. Looking for ORGANIZED, EFFICIENT, PERSONABLE, RELIABLE people who have coordinating/casting/production experience. Large Open Call Casting experience a plus!

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*** News *** operates the *** News Channel (FNC), *** Business Network (FBN), *** News Digital, *** News Audio, *** News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services *** Nation and *** News International and the newly announced platform *** Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by *** Corporation, *** News *** reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking, and creative Booking Producer to join Outnumbered . The Booking Producer is responsible for booking guests, making pitches, and handling newsmaker requests. It further requires strong feature and segment production and a strategic vision for bookings. This individual is the show's booking representative and is responsible for continuously upgrading bookings for live daily interviews in addition to special projects. The Booking Producer is also responsible for researching and pitching unique new guests, and compelling segments daily, and for future planning. This person must be familiar with all aspects of television production including graphics, editing, digital newsgathering, and live remote broadcasting, and be comfortable working in a collaborative environment.

The Booking Producer must also be able to react quickly in breaking news situations and line up officials, lawmakers, outside reporters, and principals while we are live, as well as when news breaks during the day. The Booking Producer should also have a strong grasp of using social *** to find people involved in breaking news situations in remote areas. This person must also be able to develop, cultivate, and maintain new guest relationships on behalf of the program and the network.

This position may require travel for breaking news bookings.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Book top-tier guests for the show on a daily basis
Conduct pre-interviews and research packets for various guests and segments
Strategize and collaborate with colleagues about the best guests to book for the show and on best booking approaches
Pitch different guests and topics that would be a good fit for the show
Pitch unique and interesting stories that our viewers will relate to
Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live show
Work in a fast-paced environment where changes happen minute to minute, hour by hour

**** YOU **** NEED

5+ years of newsroom experience in television, including booking and producing experience
Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
An extensive rolodex and the know-how to book everyone from high-profile guests, celebrities, and people at the center of major news stories
Knowledge of and passion for current events, politics, and issues in global affairs
Strong editorial judgment and newsgathering skills
Strong organizational skills and writing skills
Exceptional editorial skills; the ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
Ability to be forward thinking and know which guests to book for future big news days
Ability to properly vet guests to determine energy level and knowledge of the subject matter
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where changes happen minute to minute, hour by hour
Willingness and ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
Ability to keep show team up to speed with current/breaking news during after-hours
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility to work overnight and on weekends when breaking news merits

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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.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $75,000.00-90,000.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY. 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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2/21

Talent Producer

New York, NY Details

Full Time

NewsNation Booking Producer, Weekend Dayside (New York)

NewsNation is looking for hardworking, creative, and proactive booking producers for a new weekend dayside program. As a booking producer, you will work with show producers to arrange guest appearances on the program to discuss the news of the day and or breaking news. You must have excellent organizational skills, be an effective communicator, be detail-oriented, and work well under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories daily

• Identify top tier guests, cultivate relationships, and arrange guest appearances on the show

• Conduct pre-interviews and in-depth research on range of topics

• Organize and produce elements for show segments

• Monitor the latest news and locate people, images, and sound editorial information via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Dataminr, YouTube, and other platforms

• Find reliable guests/witnesses quickly during breaking news situations

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is preferred

• Extensive list of contacts, and ability to find and book high-profile guests, as well as people at the center of major news stories

• Flexibility with your hours, as breaking news or major events warrant

• 3-5 years of experience in television

• Strong editorial judgement

• Knowledge of and passion for current events and politics

• Willingness and ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings

• Experience with Lexis Nexis, ENPS would be valuable

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

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This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.