<h3>Company Description</h3>NBCUniversal is one of the worlds leading media and entertainment companies. 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 &amp; Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (Versant) comprised of most of NBCUniversals cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.<h3>Job Description</h3>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:<ul><li>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.</li><li>Conduct pre-interviews, secure facilities for remote interviews and arrange transportation for guests</li><li>Assist in coordinating guest arrivals and communicate with control room and studio</li><li>Arrange phone interviews for broadcasts during live, breaking news coverage</li><li>Enterprise, conceptualize and pitch story ideas</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3>Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience</li><li>Must have at least 3 years of experience in live television, preferably cable news, including researching information and tracking down guests</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>Sound journalistic judgment and strong writing skills</li><li>Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required</li><li>Strong knowledge of social media</li><li>Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of Avid/Media Central and iNews preferred</li></ul>Additional Job Requirements:<ul><li>Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered</li><li>Must be willing to work in New York, NY or DC</li><li>Schedule is Wednesday- Sunday</li><li>Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States</li><li>Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news</li><li>This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week</li></ul>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: $75,000 - $80,000.<h3>Additional Information</h3>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. NBCUniversals 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.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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.Although youll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, youll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.