OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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.Fox News is looking for a highly motivated Freelance Transmission Operator to join our Washington D.C. Bureau. The Freelance Transmission Operator is a vital member of our on-air programming team who will work with the satellite desk, media desk, field crews, and control room staff to ensure a quality product. You must be available to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Work in a fast-paced news environment
Monitor and route incoming and outgoing feeds that service Fox News Media including FNC, FBN, Digital, and Fox affiliates
Work with the satellite desk, media desk, field crews, and control room staff to ensure a quality product
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
A solid working knowledge of HD quality control equipment
Knowledge of how to read scopes
Ability to identify/troubleshoot audio and video problems with satellite and fiber transmission systems
Ability to work well independently as well as in a team setting
Strong organizational skills
Able to handle multiple duties and tasks in a stressful, fast-paced news environment
Available to work a variety of shifts including some weekend/overnight hours
Media Pulse, Verizon AVOC, and Live U knowledge a plus
Ability to configure Satellite Uplink and Downlink Muxes
Working knowledge of Audio/Video synchronization test
Ability to do basic video color correction
Understanding of Robotic Cameras, basic framing and other associated tasks
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 $28.00-37.50 per hour.