Booker

Fox; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a talented Booker for the Fox News Channel. The Booker understands the importance of the "first phone call" and can secure exclusives and build a compelling guest lineup for segments.

Responsibilities include booking high-profile politicians, executives, and other guests; researching and conducting pre-interviews; and coordinating with the team to meet tight deadlines for live shows. Weekend and late-night availability is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience.
• Strong writing skills and editorial judgment.
• A passion for current events.
• Possess an extensive rolodex and ability to book high-profile guests.
• Willing to work under tight deadline pressures and weekend/late-night hours.

Responsibilities

• Book high-profile politicians, executives, and other big-name guests for segments.
• Pitch unique and interesting stories that our viewers will relate to.
• Conduct research and compile well-rounded pre-interviews.
• Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live-show.
• Strategize with colleagues on best booking approaches.

Skills

2+ Years of relevant experience

Strong writing skills

Editorial judgment

Passion for current events

Ability to work under deadline

Weekend and late-night availability

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX 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 DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Booker to join the Fox News Channel. As the Booker, you understand the importance of the "first phone call". You have the ability to reel in the big get before anyone else! You know what it takes to get the exclusive and can find people via X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, among others. You can research breaking news stories and lock in last-minute bookings, and you have the right attitude and understand that landing the best and right guest can make or break a show.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Book high-profile politicians, executives, and other big-name guests for segments
• Pitch unique and interesting stories that our viewers will relate to
• Conduct research and compile well-rounded pre-interviews
• Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live-show
• Strategize with your colleagues on best booking approaches

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 2+ Years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
• Previous booking experience
• Strong writing skills and editorial judgment
• A passion for current events
• Possess an extensive rolodex and can book everyone from high-profile politicians, executives and other people at the center of major news stories
• Willing and able to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
• Must be willing to work weekends and late nights

We 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 $67,000.00-84,000.00 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.

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