Associate Booking Producer, MSNBC The Weekend: Primetime

MSNBC is looking for an Associate Booking Producer for The Weekend: Primetime based in NYC airing 6pm-9pm on Saturday and Sunday. This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East. Responsibilities: Book a wide variety of national and international newsmakers, experts, and guests from various fields including politics, foreign relations, business/economy, health/medicine, entertainment, etc. Conduct pre-interviews, secure facilities for remote interviews and arrange transportation for guests Assist in coordinating guest arrivals and communicate with control room and studio Arrange phone interviews for broadcasts during live, breaking news coverage Enterprise, conceptualize and pitch story ideas