Booking Producer, Big Weekend Show

Fox•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Big Weekend Show is seeking a motivated, resourceful Booking Producer who can secure high-profile guests, identify compelling voices, and respond quickly to breaking news. The role calls for a strong understanding of current events, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop stories for compelling television. It is fully onsite and follows a Wednesday–Sunday schedule. The Booking Producer books guests and newsmakers, pitches guests and segment ideas, and builds relationships with sources and experts. The position also includes researching topics, conducting pre-interviews, producing a weekly man-on-the-street package from initial concept through completion, selecting and cutting sound, video, and graphics, and monitoring social media and emerging trends. The producer collaborates with hosts, producers, and editorial teams in a fast-paced live television environment while making sound editorial decisions and meeting tight deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
2–3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience.
Booking experience at a national or cable news network.
Strong knowledge of politics, national security, foreign policy, and current events.
Familiarity with politicians, commentators, public officials, and opinion leaders who shape the national conversation.
Strong social media fluency and the ability to identify emerging trends and newsmakers.
Ability to learn new systems and workflows quickly.
Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively under intense deadline pressure while making sound independent decisions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with iNews, Dalet, and Viz.

Responsibilities

Book high-profile guests and newsmakers, including during breaking news situations.
Pitch fresh guests, stories, and segment ideas across politics, pop culture, and viral news.
Build and maintain strong relationships with newsmakers, officials, experts, and emerging voices.
Research topics thoroughly and conduct pre-interviews to prepare guests and hosts for strong, live conversations.
Produce a weekly man-on-the-street package from concept and booking through field production and completion.
Select and cut sound, video, and graphics to help tell the story.
Monitor social media and emerging trends for potential guests and story ideas.
Collaborate with producers, hosts, and editorial teams in a fast-paced, live television environment.
Make sound editorial decisions and consistently meet tight deadlines.