OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Business Network

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 60 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, D.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking, and creative Booking Producer to join the Mornings with Maria team. The Booking Producer is responsible for pitching, booking guests, conducting pre-interviews, and working closely with the producing team, including the Executive Producer and host. In this role, you serve as the show's booking representative, responsible for continually enhancing the quality of bookings for live daily interviews, as well as future bookings and exclusive ‘gets’. The Booking Producer also handles researching and pitching unique new talent. As Booking Producer, you are familiar with all aspects of television production, including graphics, editing, digital newsgathering, and live remote broadcasting, and love working in a collaborative environment.

The Booking Producer must react quickly in breaking news situations and line up business leaders, lawmakers, and correspondents while we are live, as well as when news breaks. The Booking Producer should also have a strong grasp of using social media to find people involved in breaking news situations. You will develop, cultivate, and maintain new guest relationships on behalf of the program and the network.

This position may require travel for breaking news bookings.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and pitch compelling segments tailored for Mornings with Maria
Collaborate with Executive Producer and Senior Producer on the daily rundown
Conduct thorough research and compile well-rounded pre-interviews
Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live show
Book and help produce guest segments for special events
Work well independently and in a team environment
Work in a fast-paced environment where changes happen minute to minute, hour by hour

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

3+ years of newsroom experience in television, including booking and producing experience
Established rolodex in booking high-profile business guests, celebrities, and people at the center of major news stories
Knowledge and passion for current events, key players, and issues in global affairs
Exceptional editorial skills and the ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
Organizational skills and writing skills are essential to this position
Ability to be forward-thinking and know which guests to book for future big news days
Ability to keep show team up to speed with current/breaking news during after hours
Willingness and ability to work under tight deadline pressures while juggling long-term bookings
Flexibility to work overnight and weekends when breaking news merits

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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 $74,000.00-84,000.00 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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Booking Producer, Mornings with Maria

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