Booker/Researcher, The Big Weekend Show

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox 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 DESCRIPTION

Fox News channel is looking for a confident, highly motivated, proactive Booker/Researcher to join the top-rated 2-hour primetime program, The Big Weekend Show. As a Booker/Researcher, you will be responsible for coordinating travel for hosts, pitching stories, writing scripts, conducting in-depth research and handling packets, and selecting/building elements for segments and reporter hits. You will also book compelling guests during breaking news. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth, particularly in the area of production.

This role is located fully onsite, and the schedule is Wednesday – Sunday.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Book travel for hosts and guests during breaking news

• Pitch unique and interesting stories, and segments

• Conduct in-depth research and compile well-rounded pre-interviews as needed

• Write reporter hits and banners

• Select and cut elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to help tell a story

• Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live show

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

• 1-3 years of prior live television news experience, including 1-2 years as a Production Assistant at top cable or national news networks

• Experience using Dalet

• Familiarity with iNews, DALET, VIZ is preferred, however, you must be able to learn these skills quickly to succeed in the role

• Strong knowledge of business news, politics, and current events; familiarity with politicians, commentators, and opinion makers

• Ability to work collaboratively with others under intense deadline pressure

• Ability to work independently and make smart decisions on your own

• Willingness to listen, learn, and grow from constructive criticism

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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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $55,500.00-70,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $46,200.00-58,300.00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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