Entry Level Talk Show Host Jobs
New grad talk show host jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a compelling demo reel or internship in broadcasting can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Food & Beverage, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Fox Corporation, HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, and Exhibitus hiring at this level now.
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Fox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.JOB DESCRIPTION
The Big Weekend Show is looking for a Booking Producer to join its team. The ideal candidate is a motivated, resourceful news professional who knows how to secure high-profile guests, find compelling voices, and move quickly when news breaks. You should have a strong understanding of current events, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop stories that translate into compelling television. This role is fully onsite, with a Wednesday–Sunday schedule.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Book high-profile guests and newsmakers, including during breaking news situations
- Pitch fresh guests, stories, and segment ideas across politics, pop culture, and viral news
- Build and maintain strong relationships with newsmakers, officials, experts, and emerging voices
- Research topics thoroughly and conduct pre-interviews to prepare guests and hosts for strong, live conversations
- Produce a weekly man-on-the-street package from concept and booking through field production and completion
- Select and cut sound, video, and graphics to help tell the story
- Monitor social media and emerging trends for potential guests and story ideas
- Collaborate with producers, hosts, and editorial teams in a fast-paced, live television environment
- Make sound editorial decisions and consistently meet tight deadlines
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
- 2–3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
- Booking experience at a national or cable news network
- Strong knowledge of politics, national security, foreign policy, and current events
- Familiarity with politicians, commentators, public officials, and opinion leaders who shape the national conversation
- Strong social media fluency and the ability to identify emerging trends and newsmakers
- Ability to learn new systems and workflows quickly
- Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively under intense deadline pressure while making sound independent decisions
- Familiarity with iNews, Dalet, and Viz is preferred
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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.
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 $67,000.00-90,000.00 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.
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.JOB DESCRIPTION
The Big Weekend Show is looking for a Booking Producer to join its team. The ideal candidate is a motivated, resourceful news professional who knows how to secure high-profile guests, find compelling voices, and move quickly when news breaks. You should have a strong understanding of current events, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop stories that translate into compelling television. This role is fully onsite, with a Wednesday–Sunday schedule.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Book high-profile guests and newsmakers, including during breaking news situations
- Pitch fresh guests, stories, and segment ideas across politics, pop culture, and viral news
- Build and maintain strong relationships with newsmakers, officials, experts, and emerging voices
- Research topics thoroughly and conduct pre-interviews to prepare guests and hosts for strong, live conversations
- Produce a weekly man-on-the-street package from concept and booking through field production and completion
- Select and cut sound, video, and graphics to help tell the story
- Monitor social media and emerging trends for potential guests and story ideas
- Collaborate with producers, hosts, and editorial teams in a fast-paced, live television environment
- Make sound editorial decisions and consistently meet tight deadlines
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
- 2–3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
- Booking experience at a national or cable news network
- Strong knowledge of politics, national security, foreign policy, and current events
- Familiarity with politicians, commentators, public officials, and opinion leaders who shape the national conversation
- Strong social media fluency and the ability to identify emerging trends and newsmakers
- Ability to learn new systems and workflows quickly
- Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively under intense deadline pressure while making sound independent decisions
- Familiarity with iNews, Dalet, and Viz is preferred
#LI-KC1
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.
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 $67,000.00-90,000.00 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.
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Entry Level Talk Show Host Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level talk show host job?
Start by building a demo reel that shows your on-camera presence, interview style, and ability to keep a conversation moving. Entry level employers at this stage look for candidates with internship experience at radio stations, college TV programs, or digital media outlets. Strong communication skills, comfort in front of a live audience, and a willingness to work varied production schedules give new candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire entry level talk show hosts?
Companies hiring entry level talk show hosts right now include Fox Corporation, HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, and Exhibitus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from local TV affiliates, podcast networks, digital media startups, and community radio stations that actively bring on junior on-air talent.
Are these new grad talk show host jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior talk show host roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts a strong demo reel, college broadcasting credits, or internship work in place of a long professional history. If the job description lists internship experience or coursework as qualifying credentials, it is designed for candidates at this stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level talk show hosts?
Entry Level talk show host roles concentrate in Education, Food & Beverage, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they produce high volumes of episodic or daily content and regularly need junior on-air talent who can grow into recurring hosting roles.