Guest Booker at Bloomberg Television Africa

Sprezzatura Concepts Limited - Our client Bloomberg Television Africa is seeking experienced individuals to join its Lagos Bureau.

Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. Bloomberg News, delivered through the Bloomberg Professional service, television, radio, mobile, the Internet and three magazines, Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Markets and Bloomberg Pursuits, covers the world with more than 2,400 news and multimedia professionals at more than 150 bureaus in 73 countries. Headquartered in New York, Bloomberg employs more than 15,000 people in 192 locations around the world.

Bloomberg Television Africa invites applications from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the underlisted position:

Job Title: Guest Booker

Job Reference Number: EDI006GB
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Book and coordinate prospective guests segments, freelance vendor and studio facility time.
• Work with the production team to develop ideas into compelling programming.
• Write headlines and interview descriptions of guests’ interviews.
• Conceive story ideas, interview questions, and elements for shows.
• Research stories and guests and work to uncover new angles on stories.
• Network with prospective guests and public relations representatives.
• Communicate with news teams, senior producers, news editors, anchors, and operations staff regarding guests’ interviews.
• Conduct pre-interviews and prepare the guest for their on-air appearance, resulting in a robust interview

Requirements

• BSc/HND in Mass Communication, Business or any related field.
• At least 2 years experience in both news production, guest booking and carrying out interviews.
• Vast knowledge of the business and financial Industry.
• Experience in interviewing analysts and c-suite leaders will be an added advantage
• Good Communication Skills
• Preferable PR Experience or Similar Capacity in other channel
• Good communication, team skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced breaking news environment.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Suite

Application Closing Date
6th February, 2014

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply