Posted On: October 10, 2017
Journalism Job
Media Organization: Inside Edition
Company Description
Inside Edition is a daily syndicated news broadcast carried by more than 160 stations around the country and seen by some 4 million viewers each day. The broadcast focuses on fast breaking national news events, investigative news reporting, national security and criminal issues, media and entertainment events and human-interest stories of all varieties. Inside Edition employs a staff of 125 and is anchored by award- winning journalist, Deborah Norville.
Inside Edition has been honored for excellence with prestigious journalistic awards including: The National Press Club Award, The Polk Award, The Sigma Delta Chi Award (presented by The Society of Professional Journalists), The Overseas Press Club Award, The Investigative Reporters and Editors Award, The Deadline Club Award, The National Headliner Award, The Clarion Award and nominated for a National News EMMY for its coverage at ground zero on September 11, 2001.
Job Description
TV News Story Coordinator / Booker - Late Shift
Story Coordinators are responsible for finding, securing and coordinating national TV news segments in a highly competitive environment under very tight deadlines.
Candidates must have excellent research, phone and people skills. Daily duties involve making numerous phone calls to secure interviews and obtain information, doing background research utilizing public records and conducting pre-interviews.
Applicants must be highly motivated team players who can juggle multiple projects and work well under pressure.
The position requires a minimum of one to two years journalism experience. Print reporting experience is a plus. NO entry-level candidates please!
Candidates must be able to work the night shift to 11:30pm and weekends as necessary. This is a lower-level position with strong possibility for upward movement. Position is based in NYC.
To Apply
Please email resume and cover letter to:
Bob Read
Senior Producer
bob.read@insideedition.com