Guest Producer Job at CGTN America in New York
CGTN America, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Base pay range
$85,000.00/yr - $93,500.00/yr
About us: MediaLinks TV, LLC provides production and administrative support for information-based companies. MediaLinks TV, LLC serves CGTN America. CGTN America is an award-winning news organization that has been recognized for its high-quality, objective news coverage and programming. CGTN America in the Washington News Bureau for China Central Television (“CCTV”), which, through a division named the China Global Television Network (“CGTN”), offers multi-language news channel that is broadcast to over 100 English speaking countries, including the United States.
About the role
As a guest producer, you will research and book a wide range of experts and high-profile guests across the world. 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. You will keep expanding our contacts database covering a variety of expertise worldwide. You will also work closely with other news room teams in terms of all guest-booking related responsibilities. This role will focus on news coverage in the New York area and the United Nations.
Responsibilities
- Significant qualifications and skills in researching and booking a wide variety of experts and commentators across the world under deadlines
- Skills to interact and secure high-profile guests in and outside the U.S.
- Solid news judgment and understanding of fair and balanced journalism
- Superior research and excellent communication skills
- A strong work ethic and the ability to work well with a team as well as independently
- Competitive spirit and a strong drive to excel
- Keeping abreast of social media tools relevant to news business
- Strong time management skills and multitasking abilities
Candidate requirements
- 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
- 3+ years of guest booking experience for major news networks
- Solid news writing skills
- Knowledge about UN and international connections highly preferred
- International experience preferred
- Field producing experience preferred
- Web and social media experience preferred
- Interest in China and the Asia Pacific preferred
How to apply
To apply, please send resume to resumes@cgtnamerica.com
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Production
Industries
- Broadcast Media Production and Distribution