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divh2Outkick Booker Position/h2pOutkick is a cutting-edge national multimedia platform that produces and distributes engaging content at the intersection of sports news, sports culture and pop culture. Outkicks stable of reporters, hosts and contributors are accessible on Outkick.com as well as across video livestreams, social media, podcasts, and radio, reaching tens of millions of fans each month. Owned by FOX Corporation, Outkick was originally founded by Clay Travis./ppWe are looking for a dynamic, creative, experienced, and highly motivated Booker to join the Outkick family. The booker will be one who can react to any breaking news in the sports, sports culture, pop culture political worlds. The candidate must be attentive in searching for guests, as well as creating and cultivating relationships. The Booker must also be well-read in major newspapers, podcasts, streaming shows, and, most importantly, all social platforms. The Booker is responsible for offering creative segment ideas and original angles on well-covered topics every day. Outkick aims for both compelling and qualified newsmakers to discuss the top stories of the day. You should have sound editorial skills as well as in-depth knowledge of the news, sports news, pop culture, and where all of the above intersect. We need a driven applicant who strives to identify top-tier guests and goes the extra mile to book them. You must also be able to work swiftly under deadline pressure, especially during breaking news coverage./ppAs a Booker at Outkick.com, you have the opportunity to work on all our streaming shows. You will work with a production team that will be tasked with producing compelling daily shows that will resonate with our viewers. This position reports to the Outkick.com Senior Producer./ppA Snapshot Of Your Responsibilities:/pulliIdentify strong guests, cultivate relationships and confirm bookings for all Outkick shows/liliConduct thorough research and compile comprehensive pre-interviews/liliEffectively understand and communicate a guests point of view on relevant topics/liliSift through past interviews and stories to find relevant sound, video, and perspectives to use in guest segments/liliManage daily deadline turnarounds of all Outkick shows/liliRegularly pitch segments and creative story angles to show producers/li/ulpWhat You Will Need:/pulliBachelors degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience/lili3-5 years of experience in television/liliStrong booking background/liliExtensive rolodex of contacts/liliA passion for current events/liliExcellent communication skills/liliAbility to write effectively and creatively/liliFlexibility to work long hours and weekends when news events warrant/li/ulpWe 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 $67,000.00-80,000.00 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. View more detail about FOX Benefits./ppWe 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./p/div