Editorial Producer

This is a Full Time Job

ccountabilities...
• Booking four-person panels for a one-hour program and coordinating logistics (car travel, guestbook, makeup, etc.)
• Conducting pre-interviews over the phone, keeping panelists up to date on topics and relevant research. Pitching new voices to join the show. Booking quickly in breaking news situations and working on future bookings.
• This person must also be able to react quickly in breaking news situations and line up officials, lawmakers, outside reporters, and principals in a situation where the news happens while we are live as well as when news breaks during the day.
• The Editorial Producer should also have a strong grasp on using social media to find people involved in breaking news situations in remote areas.
• This person must also be able to develop and cultivate and maintain new guest relationships on behalf of the program and the network.
• The Editorial Producer sets up on-camera interviews and b-roll shoots, researches and pitches provocative stories, and works contacts for long term booking opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Job may require travel for breaking news bookings and being in the control room during the show.

Your Qualifications & Experience...
• 3+ years of news production experience.
• A strong knowledge of politics and current events --plus an aptitude for talent development.
• The ability to multi-task and execute quickly.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent in proven industry experience.
• Awareness of guests/panelists political leanings.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple guests and to develop long-term relationships.