Job Description

This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

The Producer Booker is responsible for finding, booking, and producing the most compelling news segments.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for finding guests for Noticias Telemundo AHORA shows.
• Research and produce live segments, including writing editorially strong questions.
• Responsible for pitching, booking, and preparing information for the development of interview segments.
• Develops and maintains relationships with a list of subject matter experts for various topics (i.e., terrorism, security, health, etc.).
• Develops relationships with Talent agents, Managers, Publicists, Community, and political organizations and maintains an updated list of contacts.
• Collaborates with the Assignment Editors, Managers, and Executive Producers on planning stories for events.
• Proposes list of potential interviews for breaking news events.
• Works under the direct supervision of the General Producer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Able to work under pressure in a Newsroom

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar Booker/Researcher role within a News organization.
• Prior experience coordinating or managing satellite bookings.
• Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment and journalistic ethics.
• General computer skills: Microsoft Office, iNews and Avid MediaCentral
• Must be fully fluent in Spanish and English both written and verbal.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willingness to travel with short notice and on weekends
• Willingness to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
• Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area
• Must be 18 years or older

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.