In this role, the producer will prioritize booking newsmakers, CEOs, industry leaders, authors, celebrities and athletes for standalone interviews at WSJ C-suite events and feature videos. Ideal candidates are confident and proactive producers who can book and produce high-quality videos around engaging live and taped interviews.
Top candidates have strong relationships with sources, booking high-profile interviews, working with talent and commanding shoots. Because this is a global news operation, candidates need to be effective communicators with solid news judgment and excellent interpersonal skills.
You Will:
- Identify and pitch a diverse, engaging slate of interview subjects for WSJ C-Suite Events including CEO, CFO, CIO, CMO summits, and more
- Book executives, newsmakers, politicians, CEOs, industry leaders, authors, celebrities and athletes
- Develop and maintain key relationships within core industries; handle outreach and aggressively pursue interviews
- Conduct in-depth pre-interviews and research, and help prepare thoughtful, engaging questions for the interviewer
- Collaborate and produce interviews at live events, includes managing talent and PR reps, making assertive, split-second decisions and troubleshooting issues
You Have:
- 7+ years experience booking and working with high-profile subjects, preferably at a top-tier news organization
- A proven ability managing every aspect of video production from start to finish, delivering high-quality results efficiently and often under tight deadlines
- Effective communicator with exceptional writing skills and careful attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Team player who has ease working with freelancers, senior leadership and talent
- A deep understanding of, and interest in, The Wall Street Journal’s core topic areas
- Demonstrated experience with multiple camera setup a plus
- Understanding of Adobe Suite, with expertise in Premiere and basic knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator a plus
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