Booker, The Sunday Briefing (R50030221)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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

We are looking for a confident, highly motivated, proactive Booker for The Sunday Briefing. The Booker is responsible for securing interviews with high profile politicians, newsmakers, and everyday people and will plan the panelists' appearances in advance. You perform your best under deadline pressure, know what it takes to get the exclusive. You must thrive in a collaborative team environment.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan panelists' appearances in advance

• Track down difficult-to-find people using social media and other tools

• Work collaboratively with co-workers to determine the best approach to securing high-profile interviews

• Deliver during high-pressure and breaking news events

• Conduct in-depth research and pre-interviews (as well as suggest questions for the anchor)

• Pitch unique stories and guest

• Coordinate and produce segments

• Research a wide range of electoral, political, international, and economic topics

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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

• 2+ years of prior television (or similar) experience

• Flexibility to work outside regular hours due to the demands of breaking news

• Ability to work independently or with a larger group as needs dictate

• Experience in a live control room

• Strong writing skills and editorial judgement

• A passion for current events

• Social media savviness

• Experience with I-News and Dalet is a plus

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 $67,000.00-78,000.00 annually. 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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