Booker / Researcher, The Evening Edit

Job Description

FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York - the business capital of the world - FBN launched in October 2007 and currently ranks among the top business channels on television. The network is available in nearly 80 million homes in all markets across the United States. Owned by FOX Corporation, FBN is a unit of FOX News Media and has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $59,500.00-67,000.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY. 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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