We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Guest Producer with live broadcasting experience to join a growing global International News Organization located in the Washington, DC area.

We are searching for a Guest Producer who will research and book a wide range of experts and high-profiled guests across the world for news shows and current affairs talk shows. You will work closely with production teams to advise on and secure appropriate interviewees, as well as preparing pre-interview and background briefings for producers and anchors.

We offer an exciting and fast paced working environment.
We offer an area competitive compensation and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other news room teams in terms of all guest-booking related responsibilities.
• Research and booking a wide variety of experts and commentators across the world under deadlines.
• Interact and secure high-profile guests in and outside the U.S.
• Portray solid news judgment and understanding of fair and balanced journalism.
• Keep abreast of social media tools relevant to news business.

Requirements:

• Must have guest booking experience in the news industry.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work well with a team as well as independently.
• A competitive spirit and a strong drive to excel.
• Strong time management skills and multitasking abilities.
• Solid news writing skills.
• 3+ years of national or local major market experience.
• International experience a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of live broadcasting experience including researching information and locating potential guests.
• Fluent in English; foreign language a plus.
• Web and social media experience a plus.