About the role
Job Description
As a Development/Booking Producer at Dateline NBC, you will be responsible for identifying potential stories, and contacting, and booking guest interviews for Dateline NBC episodes. The Development/Booking Producer will be overseeing all aspects of production across the United States, including covering trials and producing high-quality interviews under tight deadlines. Your role will involve assessing potential stories, taking booking trips to secure exclusive interviews on competitive stories, and helping produce those interviews as needed. You will participate in post-production during the writing and editing process. You will work closely with correspondents, producers, camera crews and editors, to ensure that each report is accurate, fair, and engaging.
Responsibilities:
* Help guide shape and tone of episodes, via prep and support during interviews * Write preparation documents for interviews * Contribute to editorial planning of episodes * Consistently generate timely and informed pitches * Develop and produce guest segments * Implement work with guidance from Senior and Executive Producer * Find and book compelling guests for the show, following booking protocols * Contribute to booking and outreach as needed
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree - preferably in journalism or communications * Minimum 2 years of experience preferred * Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Strong editorial judgment and customer service skills * Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment * Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments * Strong work ethic and organizational skills
Additional Requirements:
* Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $85,000 - $120,000
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.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
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 [email protected].