Booker

Fox Corporation•New York, NY

8d•$67,000 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fox 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.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced, live control room environment and actively book guests in real time as news develops
Identify and secure compelling guests, including newsmakers, experts, analysts, and relevant voices
Develop and maintain a strong network of sources and guest contacts
Pitch timely, relevant guest ideas aligned with the show’s editorial priorities
Conduct pre-interviews and provide producers and anchors with relevant background and talking points
React quickly to breaking news and pivot bookings as editorial needs change
Coordinate guest logistics and communicate effectively with producers, anchors, and the control room
Demonstrate strong news judgment, knowledge of current events, and the ability to identify the right guest for each segment
Ability to manage multiple bookings and deadlines simultaneously in a high-pressure environment

Nice To Haves

Prior relationships with high-profile guests
Familiarity with setting up shoots, interviews, and town halls in the field

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
Identify and secure compelling guests, including newsmakers, experts, analysts, and relevant voices
Develop and maintain a strong network of sources and guest contacts
Pitch timely, relevant guest ideas aligned with the show’s editorial priorities
Conduct pre-interviews and provide producers and anchors with relevant background and talking points
React quickly to breaking news and pivot bookings as editorial needs change
Coordinate guest logistics and communicate effectively with producers, anchors, and the control room
Demonstrate strong news judgment, knowledge of current events, and the ability to identify the right guest for each segment
Ability to manage multiple bookings and deadlines simultaneously in a high-pressure environment