Freelance Transmission Operator

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

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

• Inews, Verizon AVOC, and Live U knowledge a plus

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