An eye for content to aide in getting correct or newsworthy video elements to air
Ability to be detail oriented
Available to work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekend shifts.
Must be willing to work on holidays
Strong understanding of iNews
Strong understanding of using a file server playout system
Basic computer skills
Willing to adapt and learn new technologies
Viz knowledge is a plus
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 $35.00-43.75 per hour.
Benefits
Vision insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
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
We are seeking a Freelance Video Playout Operator to join our Fox News Channel team. As the Freelance Video Playout Operator, you will replace staff members who are on vacation or sick leave, including holidays and weekend shifts. You must be able to handle high pressured live news broadcasts of a 24/7 news environment. Additionally, you must be willing to work early mornings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. You have a positive attitude, are detail-oriented, and are a team player looking to take on challenging tasks.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Insert video elements during live programming as well as pretaped shows using a file server playout system
Count back to directors and roll elements simultaneously
Record and edit quick turnaround pieces
Multi-task and work in a team environment
Understand how iNews and the playback file server systems operate
Fox · New York, NY