Job Description

Chicago’s #1 television station is looking for an entertainment/talk booker to join a team of hard working creatives. Windy City LIVE is an award winning one-hour studio-based local show with a live audience. The popular program features topical news, pop culture, celebrity guests and stories about things that make Chicagoans proud.

Job Responsibilities :

 Responsible for scouting and scheduling guests for live interviews and other special segments
 Conduct pre-interview research and calls/video chats to evaluate potential guests and gather information
for producers
 Research and pitch segment ideas
 Ability to develop contacts for long term booking opportunities.
 Create and maintain database of events and potential guests that will connect to our passionate Chicago
audience
 Frequent involvement in day of show production
 Support Producers in all aspects of show development and production

Basic Qualifications :

Candidate must be extremely personable, highly organized, comfortable with emerging technology and change,
and have a love of Chicago.
 A successful candidate will be an aggressive, self-starter who can interact with high profile talent and
guests
 Solid communication skills, highly creative and able to innovate on the fly
 Must be dialed into all things Chicago along with a solid understanding of the city, suburbs and what
motivates people to tune in.
 Research skills are essential to this position
 Proven relationship with talent agents, managers and publicists (locally & nationally)
 Ability to collaborate with a team
 Established contact list in booking high profile local and national guests as well as everyday
personalities
 Experience across multi-platforms

Preferred Qualifications :

The preferred candidate will have demonstrated passion for the community. Three to five years booking
experience preferable with live TV experience being a must.
Additional Information:
Interested applicants should upload a resume along with references online at www.disneycareers.com .
Requisition ID# 712887BR
No phone calls please.
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Equal Opportunity Employer – Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Reporting Location – Chicago, IL