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NBC Universal Booker Producer in Miami, Florida

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world

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

Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for finding guests for Political and Community Affairs program.

  • 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 Executive Producer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

  • Able to work under pressure in a Newsroom

Basic Requirements:

 

  • 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.

Desired Characteristics:

 

  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment.

  • Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization.

  • Proven ability to generate and produce news stories and enterprise stories.

  • Effective self-starter with a highly developed rolodex of contacts within lV industry highly preferred.

  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of the Hispanic market in the United States.

  • Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment.

  • Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired.

  • Creative and highly organized.

  • Exhibits knowledge of world events and US and Latin American Politics.

  • Exhibits news judgment with solid ethical decision process.

  • Exhibits an understanding of social media and messaging platforms.

  • Ability to quickly learn how to utilize new systems.

Additional 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

  • Must have a valid driver's license

  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

  • Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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