Contract Transmission Operator – Live News, Flexible Hours

fox com; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox News Media in Washington, D.C. seeks a Freelance Transmission Operator to support on-air programming and ensure seamless delivery of high-quality live news coverage.

The ideal candidate is a team player with a flexible schedule and the ability to work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced breaking-news environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting feeds, preparing guests for air, coordinating world feeds, and collaborating with control rooms and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Solid working knowledge of HD quality-control equipment.
• Ability to read scopes.
• Experience identifying and troubleshooting audio and video issues involving satellite and fiber transmission systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities under pressure.
• Availability to work weekends and overnight shifts.
• Familiarity with Media Pulse or ScheduALL, Verizon AVOC, LiveU and TVU-Media Hub is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot live video and audio feeds to ensure they are recorded or on air during breaking-news events.
• Work with control rooms to prepare in-studio live guests for air.
• Coordinate with internal departments to record live news video feeds from around the world.
• Partner with the satellite desk, media desk, field crews, and control room staff to support transmission operations.

Skills

Video troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Under pressure

Multitasking

Independence

Overnight shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HD QC equipment

Scopes reading

Satellite transmission

Fiber transmission

Media Pulse

ScheduALL

LiveU

TVU-Media Hub

Verizon AVOC

Job description

Fox News Media in Washington, D.C. seeks a Freelance Transmission Operator to support on-air programming and ensure seamless delivery of high-quality live news coverage.

The ideal candidate is a team player with a flexible schedule and the ability to work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced breaking-news environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting feeds, preparing guests for air, coordinating world feeds, and collaborating with control rooms and