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 80 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 confident, highly motivated, proactive Booker/Researcher to join our team. As a Booker/Researcher for Mornings with Maria, you will be responsible for researching, writing, and producing segments for a fast-paced daily show. You thrive in a collaborative team environment and want to contribute to something great every single day.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Book dynamic and high-profile guests for a top-rated business program in daytime
Generate guest ideas
Identify and pitch stories and guests appropriate for the show, and each individual hour
Prepare appropriate research for pitch meetings with producers and anchor
Conduct pre-interviews with guests
Write intros, banners, and handle guest segments, including research packets on a wide range of topics and their effect on the economy
Respond quickly to breaking news during and after regular hours
Plan for anticipated future news events
Suggest segments for social media
Create production elements for scripts, including video and graphics
Pitch story ideas for both day of and future story ideas
Write intros, banners, and handle guest segments, including research packets on a wide range of topics and their effect on the economy
Create production elements for scripts, including video and graphics
Remain tuned in to the day's lead news stories

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
1+ years of experience in television production
Team-player attitude paired with the ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
Passionate and well-read in current events especially business and politics
Possess a keen eye for interesting stories and trending news
Ability to work overnight hours
Booking 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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $55,500.00-65,000.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY. 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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