We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.
About Our TeamThe Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.
Why This Role Matters
The Washington Post is seeking a high-energy, news-obsessed Booker (Contract) to join our Communications Team. This is a fast-paced role for someone who lives at the intersection of breaking news and logistics. Your mission is to place our journalists in front of both new and established audiences on platforms including cable news, streaming, podcasts, social video and more.
How You'll Support the Mission
Pitching: Identify, pitch, and secure interview on-air opportunities for Post journalists to discuss their reporting and columns. This includes, but is not limited to, network and cable news channels, streaming programs, podcasts, radio and more.
Logistics Management: Coordinate all technical and travel logistics, including studio bookings, remote link-ups (Zoom/LiveU), car services and scheduling.
Relationship Building: Maintain and expand a deep "rolodex" of media bookers and producers.
Briefing: Preparing journalists with topics, tough questions and closing the loop in providing links to the resulting interviews.
Breaking News Response: React instantly to breaking news cycles to offer expert interviews and perspectives.
Experience: 3+ years in broadcast booking with existing media relationships
Availability: Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, including pitching; the ability to be persuasive yet professional under pressure
Judgment: Sharp editorial instincts and a deep understanding of current events, politics and pop culture
The "Hustle": You don’t take "no" for an answer and excel at finding the unfindable contact info.
Composure: You remain calm and organized when a producer cancels five minutes before airtime or can handle a strong personality.
Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive information with total confidentiality.
Your story awaits. Apply today!
Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.
Skills Required
- 3+ years in broadcast booking with existing media relationships
What We Do
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. The Post is as much a tech company as it is a media company, combining world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere. Our approach is always the same– shape ideas, redefine speed, take ownership and lead. Every employee, every project, every day.
Why Work With Us
Rapidly growing, this team is committed to creating excellent experiences and products worthy of our tradition and our future. Our dedication to innovation, excellence and integrity are at the core of what we do, and why our employees are proud to call The Post their home.
