Booker

Fox Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Media is seeking an experienced Booker to join the team in New York. The role focuses on booking guests for daily live shows, coordinating in a fast-paced control room, and delivering timely, newsworthy interviews with high-profile guests.

The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, leverages an extensive network, and collaborates closely with producers and anchors to shape compelling editorial content.

Qualifications

• Experience booking guests for live broadcasts under tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to work under deadline pressure and pivot quickly.
• Ability to build and maintain a broad network of newsmakers and experts.

Responsibilities

• Book guests under the deadline pressure of a daily live show.
• Work in a fast-paced control room environment and actively book guests in real time as news develops.
• React quickly to breaking news and pivot guest bookings based on evolving editorial needs.
• Track down difficult-to-find people using social media and other research tools.
• Develop and maintain relationships with newsmakers, experts, and other potential guests.
• Work collaboratively with producers and anchors to determine the best approach to securing high-profile interviews.
• Conduct pre-interviews and gather relevant background information for the production team.

Skills

News judgment

Deadline-driven

Networking

Interview coordination

Tools

Social media research

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News MediaFOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.JOB DESCRIPTIONFox News Media is seeking an experienced Booker to join the team. The ideal candidate is an energetic and proactive self-starter with a positive attitude. He or she will build upon prior relationships with high-profile guests and stop at nothing to book newsmakers and exclusive interviews. As a booker, you strive in breaking news and are familiar with setting up shoots, interviews, and town halls in the field.A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESBook guests under the deadline pressure of a daily live showWork in a fast-paced control room environment and actively book guests in real time as news developsReact quickly to breaking news and pivot guest bookings based on evolving editorial needsTrack down difficult-to-find people using social media and other research toolsDevelop and maintain relationships with newsmakers, experts, and other potential guestsWork collaboratively with co-workers to determine the best approach to securing high-profile interviewsPitch unique, timely stories and compelling guestsConduct pre-interviews and gather relevant background information to prepare the production teamDemonstrate strong news judgment and a thorough knowledge of current eventsWHAT YOU WILL NEEDAbility to work in a fast-paced, live control room environment and actively book guests in real time as news developsIdentify and secure compelling guests, including newsmakers, experts, analysts, and relevant voicesDevelop and maintain a strong network of sources and guest contactsPitch timely, relevant guest ideas aligned with the show’s editorial prioritiesConduct pre-interviews and provide producers and anchors with relevant background and talking pointsReact quickly to breaking news and pivot bookings as editorial needs changeCoordinate guest logistics and communicate effectively with producers, anchors, and the control roomDemonstrate strong news judgment, knowledge of current events, and the ability to identify the right guest for each segmentAbility to manage multiple bookings and deadlines simultaneously in a high-pressure environment#LI-BC1We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $67,000.00-93,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.View more detail about FOX Benefits.