Booking Producer, Special Report w/ Bret Baier

Fox Corporation•Washington, DC

11d•$67,000 - $92,700•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a confident, highly motivated, proactive Booking Producer for Special Report w/ Bret Baier. The Booking Producer is responsible for securing interviews with high profile politicians, newsmakers, and everyday people and will plan the panelists’ appearances in advance. You perform your best under deadline pressure and know what it takes to get the exclusive. You must have excellent people skills and understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with both potential guests - and your co-workers. You thrive in a collaborative team environment and want to contribute to something great every single day.

Requirements

Prior television experience
Flexibility to work outside regular hours due to the demands of breaking news
Willingness to see the big picture, and put the show's best interests above all else
Ability to work independently or with a larger group as needs dictate
Experience in a live control room
Strong writing skills and editorial judgement
A passion for current events
Social media savviness

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Experience with I-News and Dalet is a plus

Responsibilities

Book guests under the intense deadline pressure of a daily live show
Plan panelists’ appearances in advance
Track down difficult-to-find people using social media and other tools
Work collaboratively with co-workers to determine the best approach to securing high-profile interviews
Deliver during high-pressure and breaking news events
Conduct in-depth research and pre-interviews (as well as suggest questions for the host)
Pitch unique stories and guest
Coordinate and produce segments
Research a wide range of electoral, political, international, and economic topics