Booker/Researcher, The Evening Edit

This is a Full Time Job

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 the 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 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