Booker/Researcher- Entry Level Production
FOX Weather is a weather service that provides critical information through cutting-edge products, a go-to for audiences who seek trusted weather news and voices. A cross-divisional initiative built upon FOX’s expansive resources and trusted meteorologists, FOX Weather provides audiences with engaging, enriched, customized weather content and information on all platforms.
We are looking for a confident, highly motivated, proactive Booker/Researcher to join our team. As a Booker/Researcher, you will be responsible for pitching stories, writing scripts, and selecting/building elements in a collaborative team environment. You are well-versed in weather, news, and current events, as well as 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
- 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
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- 1-3 years of prior television (or similar) experience
- Strong knowledge of weather, news, and current events
- 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
- Willing to work all shifts including overnights and weekends
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience