Booking Producer, Big Weekend Show

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

The Big Weekend Show is looking for a Booking Producer to join its team. The ideal candidate is a motivated, resourceful news professional who knows how to secure high-profile guests, find compelling voices, and move quickly when news breaks. You should have a strong understanding of current events, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop stories that translate into compelling television. This role is fully onsite, with a Wednesday–Sunday schedule.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Book high-profile guests and newsmakers, including during breaking news situations
• Pitch fresh guests, stories, and segment ideas across politics, pop culture, and viral news
• Build and maintain strong relationships with newsmakers, officials, experts, and emerging voices
• Research topics thoroughly and conduct pre-interviews to prepare guests and hosts for strong, live conversations
• Produce a weekly man-on-the-street package from concept and booking through field production and completion
• Select and cut sound, video, and graphics to help tell the story
• Monitor social media and emerging trends for potential guests and story ideas
• Collaborate with producers, hosts, and editorial teams in a fast-paced, live television environment
• Make sound editorial decisions and consistently meet tight deadlines

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• 2–3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
• Booking experience at a national or cable news network
• Strong knowledge of politics, national security, foreign policy, and current events
• Familiarity with politicians, commentators, public officials, and opinion leaders who shape the national conversation
• Strong social media fluency and the ability to identify emerging trends and newsmakers
• Ability to learn new systems and workflows quickly
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively under intense deadline pressure while making sound independent decisions
• Familiarity with iNews, Dalet, and Viz is preferred

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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 $67,000.00-90,000.00 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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