Live News Booker: Secure High-Profile Interviews

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits

Union benefits per bargaining

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking an experienced Booker to join the team. The role demands a proactive self-starter who can book high-profile guests and manage live guest logistics for a daily show.

You will build and maintain relationships with newsmakers, pitch timely stories, conduct pre-interviews, and coordinate with producers and anchors under tight deadlines in a fast-paced control room.

Qualifications

• Experience booking guests for live news shows.
• Strong network of sources and contacts in media.

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 co-workers to determine the best approach to securing high-profile interviews
• Pitch unique, timely stories and compelling guests
• Conduct pre-interviews and gather relevant background information to prepare the production team
• Demonstrate strong news judgment and a thorough knowledge of current events

Skills

Guest booking

News judgment

Networking

Pre-interviews

Communication

Job description

Fox News Media is seeking an experienced Booker to join the team. The role demands a proactive self-starter who can book high-profile guests and manage live guest logistics for a daily show.

You will build and maintain relationships with newsmakers, pitch timely stories, conduct pre-interviews, and coordinate with producers and anchors under tight deadlines in a fast-paced control room.