Booker/Researcher, The Evening Edit

Fox Corporation, New York, NY USA

We produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands

Duration: Full-Time

We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Booker/Researcher to join The Evening Edit. As a Booker/Researcher for FOX Business’ Evening Edit, you understand the importance of the ''first phone call.'' You have the ability to reel in the big guest before anyone else by reacting to breaking news no matter the day or hour. You will do what it takes to get the exclusive, and you understand the level of commitment required to get the job done.

You will also be responsible for pitching stories, writing scripts, and selecting/building elements in a collaborative team environment. You are well-versed in business news, politics, and current events — and innately curious about everything else. You are a clever writer & excellent researcher who sees value in discovering unique angles/approaches to stories that no one else will find.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategize and collaborate with your colleagues on best booking approaches
Book the right, best guests for the segment – always looking to upgrade
Pitch unique and interesting guests, stories, and segments
Conduct in-depth research and compile well-rounded pre-interviews
Write stories, guest intros, teases, and banners
Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to help tell a story
Additional responsibilities based on your unique talents/abilities
Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live show
Organized, detail-oriented and follows through

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

An extensive rolodex and can book everyone from high-profile guests, celebrities, and people at the center of major news stories
Ability to work off hours remotely as needed to be competitive in your bookings
Willing and able to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
Good talent management skills
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
1-3 years of prior television (or similar) experience
Strong knowledge of business news, politics, and current events
Familiarity with politicians, commentators, and opinion-makers
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Ability to work independently and make smart decisions on your own
Willingness to listen, learn and grow from constructive criticism

About Fox Corporation

ABOUT US

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the Fox Network, and the FOX Television Stations. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Radio, FOX News Headlines 24/7, FOX News podcasts and the digital streaming subscription service FOX Nation. A top five-cable network, FNC has been the most watched television news channel for more than 17 consecutive years, while FBN has ranked as the number one business channel for the past two years. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

Fox Sports

FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes, FOX College Sports and a majority stake in the Big Ten Network. FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships.

Fox Entertainment

FOX Entertainment, a premier national television broadcaster, is renowned for its combination of appealing primetime entertainment and powerful sports programming. It delivers 15 hours of weekly primetime programming to 208 local market affiliates, reaching approximately 99.9% of all U.S. television households. Among 18- to 34-year-olds, FOX has ranked among the top two networks in primetime entertainment for the past 23 years.

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 28 stations in 17 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Charlotte.