Booker/Researcher, The Evening Edit

Job Requirements

We are looking for a confident, highly motivated, proactive Booker/Researcher to join our team. As a Booker/Researcher for The Evening Edit with Elizabeth MacDonald on FOX Business, you will be responsible for pitching stories, booking guests, writing scripts, and selecting/building elements in a collaborative team environment. You are well versed in news, politics, business, 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

• Help book a variety of guests and compile well-rounded pre-interviews
• Find and build elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics
• Produce segments, guest intros, and banners
• Fact check and conduct in-depth research
• Pitch unique and interesting guests, stories, and segments
• Additional responsibilities based on your unique talents/abilities
• Manage daily deadline turnarounds of a live-show

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 1-3 years of prior television (or similar) experience
• Strong knowledge of politics, business news, and current events; familiarity with politicians, commentators, and opinion makers
• Ability to work collaboratively with others under intense deadline pressure
• Ability to work independently and make smart decisions on your own
• Willingness to listen, learn and grow from constructive criticism

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