Forbes believes in the power of entrepreneurial capitalism and uses it on various platforms to ignite the conversations that drive systemic change in business, culture and society. We celebrate success and are committed to using our megaphone to drive diversity, equity and inclusion.

Forbes is growing its Video News Team and seeking a Temporary Booker to help our on-camera journalists book guests for our variety of digital-first video programs. The ideal
candidate will have a major interest in news, politics, culture, and entertainment, with a broad knowledge of news and journalism and the writers, pundits, and thinkers therein.

Responsibilities

• Contacting guests – politicians, pundits, journalists, experts, in-house talent,
  business leaders – for interviews
• Scheduling guests both in-studio and in-person and ensuring that their needs
  are met
• Managing the studio schedule so that interviews are not double-booked
• Sending completed interviews to guests
• Maintaining an ever-growing database of guests
• Occasional light editorial work (heds/descriptions) when needed and time
  permits

The Ideal Candidate

• 1+ years’ experience as a booker
• Outstanding time management skills
• Thorough knowledge of news and journalism
• Interest in news and politics is a must.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments

This a hybrid role requiring on site presence at our Jersey City Office, Forbes
summits and events. Weekly schedules will vary depending on the needs of the
business. It is our expectation that you will be based in the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area.

The hourly rate for this role is $29.00 - $29.00

Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith.  The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate.  In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so.  Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions.  We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes.  Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes!

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Forbes aims to offer employees the flexibility they need in order to be successful. We offer a hybrid work schedule for our employees. Some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position

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