NEWS BOOKER

POSITION SUMMARY

WRNN-TV is looking for an experienced news booker to work on a daily political talk show broadcast out of New York. The ideal candidates will have an existing political rolodex e.g., political and news media contacts, and be comfortable with daily guest booking as a main responsibility. 

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•Demonstrated ability to research and write questions.

•Call for graphics.

•Brief the host before each interview.

•Expected to read national and local publications for updates and topic ideas.

•Provide research on selected topics.

•Background research on studio guests.

•Book at least one guest per night.

DIRECT REPORTS: None

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: At least two years of experience in television/cable industry is preferred.

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CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift up to 30 pounds and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: The language skills described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the job successfully. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.