Job Number: R50018435
Brand: Fox Business Network
Job Type: Management, News, Operations, Production
Location Type: Onsite
Experience Level: Experienced Hires
Location: New York, New York
Job Posting Date: May 26, 2022
We are looking for a passionate, creative, and proactive Director of Booking to join Fox Business in New York. In this role, you will work with all of the show producers and news desk on guest bookings and exclusive ‘gets’. You will be the point person for identifying and developing new talent for the network. The Director of Booking will also be the point person for recruiting and developing researchers and bookers across all shows on Fox Business.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify top tier guests, cultivate relationships and work with the shows to get the guests booked
Work closely with producers, talent, & management to ensure we stay on top of the latest news, with relevant guests
Build a stable of reliable guests to have ready during breaking news to share across all shows
Conduct pre-interviews and in-depth research on a range of topics
Pitch stories and guests daily
Monitor the latest news and locate people, images, and sound editorial information via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Dataminr, YouTube, and other platforms
Identify, recruit and develop researchers and bookers for all of the shows
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
An extensive list of contacts, and the ability to find and book high-profile guests
Strong editorial judgment including knowledge of business news, current events, politics, and entertainment
Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams
Experience recruiting and developing staff
Proven track record of identifying new talent
Willingness and ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
Flexibility with your hours, as breaking news or major events warrant
5-8 years of experience in television
A bachelor's degree is preferred
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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
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