Senior Booking Producer

About the role

POLITICO is looking for a Senior Booking Producer to join its growing Live team in Europe. The producer supports the programming and production of live events and key moments by identifying, researching and securing top-tier guests, from policymakers and thought leaders to subject-matter experts and newsmakers. The ideal candidate combines an extensive network with good judgement, diplomacy and persistence.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, vet and book high-profile guests for major European and global events, special projects and live moments.
• Draft and send outreach communications, handle scheduling logistics and manage guest communications professionally and discreetly.
• Build and maintain a network across European capitals, EU institutions, national governments, international organisations, business, press teams, public affairs professionals and civil society.
• Research potential guests and topics, and help the editorial team prepare briefing documents and interview materials.
• Manage the booking process from outreach and negotiation through confirmation and event delivery, including check-ins, virtual technical prep and coordination with production teams.
• Work with editorial, events, commercial, marketing and production teams to advise on the relevance, stature and strategic value of prospective speakers.
• Maintain accurate booking records, contact databases and reporting on speaker activity.
• Handle sensitive negotiations with discretion and professionalism.

Required profile

• Significant experience as a speaker booker, senior producer, journalist, talent booker or equivalent in broadcast, publishing events or another media organisation.
• Proven track record of securing senior-level speakers and high-profile contributors.
• Strong understanding of European politics and an eye for relevant stories and influential voices.
• Ideally an extensive, trusted network across European politics, business, policy and public life.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Organised and detail-oriented, able to manage several complex bookings at once.
• Calm and solutions-focused when plans change or speakers withdraw at short notice.
• Collaborative team player across multiple teams, markets and projects.

What we offer

• Country-specific, competitive compensation and benefits, including pension, healthcare and training opportunities.
• A multinational team with strong ties to EU institutions and flexible work options, including working from abroad.