Booking Producer, Big Weekend Show

Fox Corporation•New York, NY

11d•$67,000 - $90,000•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 requires 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 stories and segment ideas, builds relationships with sources, researches topics, and conducts pre-interviews. The role also produces a weekly man-on-the-street package from concept through completion, selects and cuts sound, video, and graphics, monitors social media for trends, and collaborates with editorial colleagues in a fast-paced live television environment.

Requirements

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

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
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 relationships with newsmakers, officials, experts, and emerging voices.
Research topics thoroughly and conduct pre-interviews to prepare guests and hosts for 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.