Booker

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Booker to join the # 1 National Cable Morning Show, Fox & Friends. As the 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. You have the right attitude and understand that Fox and Friends requires a high level of commitment and dedication.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pitch unique and interesting stories
• Conduct research and compile well-rounded pre-interviews
• Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live-show
• Strategize with your colleagues on best booking approaches

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 3 years of experience in television
• Previous booking experience
• Strong editorial judgment
• A passion for current events
• You have an extensive rolodex and can book everyone from high-profile guests, celebrities and people at the center of major news stories
• Ability to work weekends
• Willing and able to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
• Must be willing to work overnight and weekends

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience researching using Lexis Nexus, Accurint, iNews
• Ability to find people via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq8nmm-18-191-108-168-42 in your application.