Fox Corporation is hiring: Guest Booker & Media Producer in New York
Fox Corporation, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Overview
Fox Corporation seeks a Guest Booker & Media Producer to join our production team. The role involves identifying, securing, and managing high-profile guests to drive compelling, timely, and relevant conversations on the program. The candidate will collaborate with the Senior Producer and Host to ensure the program features the best voices on today’s stories.
Responsibilities
- Lead Guest Strategy: Develop and execute a daily and long-term booking strategy aligned with the program’s editorial priorities.
- Guest Acquisition: Identify, pitch, and secure influential newsmakers, subject-matter experts, policymakers, and thought leaders for live and taped segments.
- Editorial Coordination: Work with segment producers and the executive producer to ensure guest selections enhance editorial coverage and audience engagement.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with publicists, agents, government offices, advocacy groups, and experts.
- Breaking News Response: Respond quickly to breaking news by securing authoritative voices within minutes or hours of developments.
- Guest Preparation: Oversee pre-interview research, talking points, and logistical coordination for smooth on-air appearances.
- Tracking & Reporting: Maintain a database of past and potential guests, track booking performance, and deliver weekly reports on booking trends.
- Media Screening: Promote host’s appearances on other podcasts/television programs and maintain an archive of highlight clips.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in news booking, journalism, or related field.
- Strong editorial judgment with understanding of current events; knowledge of conservative politics and health and wellness industry is a plus.
- Established network of newsmakers.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple booking priorities simultaneously.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations related to news programming.
Nice to Have
- Experience booking for live television or major digital news platforms.
- Familiarity with social media platforms for guest discovery and outreach.
Compensation & Benefits
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role is $67,000.00–$94,000.00 annually, with final offer dependent on education, skills, and location. This role is eligible for medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits per plan documents. Benefits for union-represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees.