As a Development/Booking Producer at Dateline NBC, you will be responsible for identifying and researching potential stories, and contacting and booking interview guests for Dateline episodes. The Development/Booking Producer will be involved in 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:
- Find and book compelling guests for the show, following booking protocols
- Write preparation documents for interviews
- Develop and produce guest segments
- Help guide the content and tone of episodes, via prep and support during interviews
- Contribute to editorial planning of episodes
- Consistently generate timely and informed pitches
- Contribute to unit’s overall booking and outreach as needed
- Implement work with guidance from Senior and Executive Producer
PLEASE NOTE: This is a short-term position with an estimated duration of 24 months or less, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree – preferably in journalism or communications
- 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
- The position can be located in New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA
Additional Requirements:
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time
The salary range is $115,000 – $130,000/year.
How to Apply:
They are no longer accepting resumes.
