Freelance Transmission Operator
Washington, DC 
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Posted 21 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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 recently announced AVOD platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 19 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 Bureau for vacation and sick relief. The candidate must be a team player who is flexible with their work schedule, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced news environment, monitor and route incoming and outgoing feeds that service FNC, FBN, Dot Com, and our Affiliates. This position is vital to our On-Air programming. You will work with the Satellite Desk, Media Desk, Field Crews, and Control Room Staff to ensure a quality product.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • A bachelor's degree and or relevant work experience

  • Solid working knowledge of HD quality control equipment

  • Know 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 environment

  • Available to work some weekend/overnight hours

  • Inews, Verizon AVOC, Live U knowledge a plus

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Company
FOX
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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