The “Fast Money Halftime Report” Segment Producer works within the show to pitch ideas and produce portions of the show which airs for an hour at 12pm EST – 5 times a week – Monday to Friday. The Halftime Report is a fast-paced markets show where four traders with skin in the game discuss and debate the news of the day from an investor’s perspective.
Scott Wapner hosts the round-table format show which offers ‘real time’ analysis and investment ideas from traders with ‘real money’ on the line.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Developing and producing live and taped guest segments. Implement work independently with guidance from Senior and Executive Producer.
* Find and book compelling guests for the show, following booking protocols.
* Conduct pre-interviews of guests and based on their responses script questions for use by anchors and reporters. Handle any necessary travel logistics for guests
* Write compelling copy and teases.
* Secure elements such as sound bites and video to support segments.
* Create stock charts, lower-thirds, chyrons, dekos, plug-ins and coordinate graphic orders. Partner with other departments as needed (such as Graphics, Tech Ops, Satellite Operations) to place and follow-up on requests.
* Develop and maintain good relationships with financial and business news sources.
* Generate original guest ideas daily, tapping into a broad array of sources for ideas.
* Assist Sr. Producer in the production of the show.
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