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The

mission

of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. Its why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. Its why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And its why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that its worth paying for.

Job Description

The New York Times is looking for a talented booker for a new audio, digital and print interview franchise. You have a proven track record of securing high-profile, influential guests and a network of contacts in the worlds of politics, world affairs and entertainment, as well as relationships with multiple publicists, publishers and studios. You bring an understanding of booking timelines, and be both future-orientedalways looking and planning ahead to keep the team on top of events and releasesand able to flex quick-turn booking muscles and book outside of promotional cycles. You are organized, strategic, competitive and persistentyou know that booking can be a long process and you dont give up easily. You have great ideas for guests and are excited about being part of a small and collaborative team of producers, editors and hosts who care deeply about having fascinating conversations with influential people. You are comfortable networking and developing new relationships as landscapes shift, and are motivated to book a diverse mix of household names and guests whose influence may not have reached the mainstream conversation. And most of all, you understand the values of The New York Times and are motivated by our mission, and by the thrill of a great get.

The position will be based in New York, Los Angeles or Washington D.C.

Responsibilities:

Work with the team, including two talented hosts, and New York Times leadership to develop the ambitions of a new interview franchise
Along with producers and editors, research and pitch high-profile guests
Consistently book a diverse slate of high-profile guests in both short- and long-term windows, based on your own pitches and pitches from other members of the team
Negotiate all aspects of a booking and manage communication with the guests team, including connecting producers to obtain any necessary media for an interview
Create and maintain an editorial calendar for future events, releases, launches, etc
Maintain and develop relationships that will lead to future bookings
Understand how best to communicate the value of being featured in The New York Times to influential people and their representatives
Knowledge of, and enthusiasm for news, trends, politics and pop culture
Consistently meet deadlines and be able to juggle several tasks
Have strong editorial and news judgment

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years experience in booking for TV, radio or podcasts
Demonstrated success in booking high-profile names, including celebrities and politicians
Interest in and familiarity with the influential figures shaping our culture
Experience working with hosts

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
Experience working in a long-form interview format
Experience working on new shows
An independent work ethic combined with a love for and patience with the collaborative process
Experience in a fast-paced news environment
Editorial judgment reflective of Times mission and principles

The annual base pay salary for this role is between $75,000.00 and $100,000.00.

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email

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The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

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