Freelance A2/Audio Assistant

Fox Corporation; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Fox News Media in New York seeks an Audio Assistant/A2 to join our Fox News family and our New York operations team, creating daily live content for Fox News Channel. You will work directly with the FNC/FBN audio engineer and crew for live and live-to-tape shows at our New York facility.

This freelance-based role requires flexibility to work on multiple shows across varied hours and days, including overnights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a television studio operation or field environment.
• Ability to react quickly to changing requirements.
• Knowledge of RF frequencies and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with microphone techniques for field and studio.
• Understanding of microphone cabling and IFB wiring.
• Comfort working varied hours including overnights and holidays.

Responsabilités

• Mic guests for live and near-live production.
• Assist in maintenance of audio equipment under A1 direction.
• Communicate effectively with team.
• Move and organize studio furniture and set pieces before/after shoots.
• Follow directions from A1 or supervisor and perform other tasks as needed.
• Provide immediate solutions for audio equipment failures.

Connaissances

TV studio experience

Rapid adaptability

RF frequency knowledge

Mic technique knowledge

Attention to detail

Mic cabling basics

Variable hours

Equipment troubleshooting

Outils

Yamaha RIO

Calrec Hydra I/O

Description du poste

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

We are looking for an Audio Assistant/A2 to join our Fox News family and New York operations team creating daily live content for Fox News Channel. You work directly with the FNC/FBN audio engineer and crew for our live and live-to-tape shows at our New York facility.

** This is a freelance-based role and you must be flexible to work on multiple shows over varied hours and days.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mic guests as needed for live and as-live production
• Assist in the maintenance of audio equipment under the direction of the A1
• Strong communication skills are a requirement
• Move and organize furniture and set pieces in the studio prior to and following the shoot.
• Other tasks as directed by the A1 or manager
• Provide immediate solutions in the event of equipment failure or other audio problems

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience working in a television studio operation or field environment.
• Strongability to react quickly to changing requirements
• Must have knowledge of RF frequencies and be able to troubleshoot when necessary
• Need to be familiar with microphone techniques for both field and studio
• Effective ability toplan ahead, identify possible problems, and possess strong troubleshooting skills
• You should have an understanding in the aesthetics of microphone cabling and IFB wiring
• Ability to work various hourson weekdays, weekends, overnights, and holidays is a must.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Yamaha RIO & Calrec Hydra I/O boxes

#LI-AA1

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 $36.00-43.75 per hour.