Job Summary:Booking producer who lives the daily news cycle and national political scene. Must have a talent for building influential relationships in Washington DC and major state governments to lock down influential political voices and topical experts who can comment and provide perspective on major issues and events. This team member will be responsible for pitching, negotiating, and managing newsmaker and news talker guest bookings for the weekly Huckabee program, as well as any digital exclusives online. In addition, research and writing of backgrounder briefs for the host as well as proposed talking point. Researching, writing, and producing potential set-up pieces to enhance the guest interview, as well as video/photo gathering to visualize the guest segment.The Booking Producer will work with the Host, Senior Producer, Line Producer and in tandem with the Booking Producer for entertainment/culture/faith, as well as other members of the program team to meet or exceed their duties on deadline and within show budget.Duties and Tasks:Pitch day-to-day news topic and guest ideas for the weekly program to show host and senior producerDevelop and maintain relationships with high profile guests and their staff to book politicians, analysts, and experts who meet program standardsConduct pre-interview research and calls/video chats to evaluate potential guests and gather information for producers and hostManage the program’s guest bookings for broadcast and social media, along with television specials for the TBN networkManage logistics for booked guests including coordinating ground transportation and remote studio locations or field crew in cooperation with Nashville producersAttend weekly show meeting (remote or in person) and long-range meetingsResearch and write backgrounder brief for news guests along with host scripts in support of guests and set-up support videoKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills – must be assertive, but respectfulStrong contacts in Washington political and state-level arenasStrong working knowledge of news issues and high viewer value topical contentStrong working knowledge of broadcast program producingAbility to analyze complex issues and present them in a strong pitch with an A, B, and C guest optionOrganized in thought, actions, and habits and able to meet deadlines with consistency and excellence under pressureAbility to meet assignments with minimal support and supervisionAbility to work with flexibility under tight deadlines, lean budgets, and changing eventsExcellent interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with show staff and production team membersWilling to travel, if assigned.A good understanding of the Christian community and sensitive to content that may not be appropriate for the TBN audiencePreferred Qualifications:College or Professional experience. Seven years minimum media experience preferredReporting Relationship:
Senior Producer and Line ProducerAbout TBNTrinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) is the leader in faith-based television programming. We combine creativity and data to fulfill our mission of reaching as many people as we can with the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have over thirty 24-hour television foreign partner networks reaching every part of the globe. TBN is a workplace committed to creating an environment where people can play a vital role in impacting the world and doing some of the best work of their careers.
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Booking Producer - Nashville, TN