OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News Media
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for a talented Booker to join the # 1 National Cable Morning Show, Fox & Friends. As Booker, you understand the importance of the “first phone call”. You have the ability to reel in the big get before anyone else is even awake! You know what it takes to get the exclusive. The Booker will have the right attitude and understand that Fox and Friends requires a high level of flexibility, commitment, and dedication.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Book people at the center of major news stories, high-profile guests, and celebrities
Conduct research and compile well-rounded pre-interviews
Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live show
Pitch unique and interesting stories and guest ideas
Build and maintain relationships with a variety of newsmakers
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of experience in television
Previous booking experience
Strong editorial judgment
A passion for current events
An extensive rolodex and can book everyone from high-profile guests, celebrities, and people at the center of major news stories
Ability to utilize social media to identify viral posts and book guests
Ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
Ability to work overnights and weekends
Experience researching using Lexis Nexis, Accurint, iNews preferred
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