FOX
Freelance Coordinating/Booking Producer, FOX & Friends
United States · On-site · Full time
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- EmployerFOX
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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 & Friends is looking for an experienced Freelance Coordinating/Booking Producer to join the # 1 National Cable Morning Show. The ideal candidate is an independent leader who is a proven go-getter, a team player, and someone who can rise to the occasion under the stressful demands of cable news. As Freelance Coordinating/Booking Producer, you should have a proven track record of booking top-tier guests on tight timelines, managing multiple deadlines, excellent editorial judgment, and experience in breaking news situations. You understand the importance of the “first phone call" and have the ability to reel in the big get before anyone else is even awake! You understand this role requires a high level of flexibility, commitment, and dedication.
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A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Book people at the center of major news stories, high-profile guests, and celebrities
Conduct research and compile well-rounded pre-interviews
Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live show
Pitch interesting stories and guest ideas
Build and maintain relationships with a variety of newsmakers
Provide solid news judgment, especially during breaking news
Help plan future editorial content for the show
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Proven live newsroom experience
Previous booking experience
Strong editorial judgment
A passion for current events
An extensive rolodex and can book everyone from high-profile guests, celebrities, and people at the center of major news stories
Ability to utilize social media to identify viral posts and book guests
Ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
Ability to work overnights and weekends
Experience researching using Lexis Nexis, Accurint, iNews preferred
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent work experience
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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 $50.00-60.00 per hour. 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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- Employment typeFull time
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