NBC Universal Local Chicago is looking for an experienced and creative producer and booker to be a member of the Chicago Today Lifestyle Show team. This person should be able to collaborate with producers, hosts and photojournalists to create fun, informative and cohesive stories for a daily television show.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with guidance from the Executive Producer, the team and station management
• Source new ideas for show segments, pitch ideas and produce ideas from conception to a live show
• Find and book guests, following booking protocols
• Conduct pre-interviews of guests and based on their responses, script questions for use by Talent
• Write and produce full segments and shows
• Secure elements such as sound bites, video and pictures to support segments
• Edit interviews and broll for air
• Assist in clearing images/video for broadcast and coordinating our crew in accordance with local and state laws and adhering to labor union guidelines
• Create and maintain schedules and other in-place documentation for show organization
• Lead live control room execution of Chicago Today, managing rundown timing, editorial adjustments, and communication with directors, production staff, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery of each broadcast
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned