About this Freelance Viz Operator role at FOX
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.JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News is looking for a highly motivated Freelance Viz Operator to set up and play out all graphic elements that are integrated into pre-recorded and live programming. The Freelance Viz Operator will work directly with the technical staff to satisfy production requirements for live and pre-recorded programming under the supervision of the show’s director and operations management.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute cleanly on-air in a high-stress, rapidly changing environment
Quickly troubleshoot graphic errors with producers
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant work experience
Graphic playout experience in a live control room environment
Knowledge of the Viz Trio system and 1 year of experience working with Viz in a live control room
Ability to work well independently as well as in a team setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent typing, spelling, and grammatical skills
Solid working knowledge of HD quality control equipment
Ability to multitask in a stressful environment
iNews knowledge is a plus
Have a strong understanding of broadcast language
Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work a variety of shifts including overnights and weekends.
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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 $40.00-50.00 per hour.