Freelance Audio Network Operator & Podcast Production Operator

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a technically strong Freelance Audio Network Operator and Podcast Production Operator in New York. You will provide technical oversight across FOX News Radio platforms, monitor paths, edit and time out programming, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate reporters for live shots.

You will run the control board for live coverage, collaborate with engineering, IT, and editorial staff in a fast-paced news environment, and contribute to improving FOX News Podcasts by refining

Qualifications

• Broadcast experience required.
• Proficient in audio editing software.
• Knowledge of ENCO and Adobe Audition.
• Familiarity with running an audio console.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Interest in the news cycle.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outbound and return paths across FOX News Radio platforms.
• Edit and time out FOX News Talk programming for re-feeds.
• Troubleshoot operational, CPU, and automation issues.
• Coordinate reporters for live shots within newscasts.
• Run the control board for live coverage, pre-tapes, and production.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and editorial staff in a fast-paced news environment.
• Assist newsroom staffers with technical issues.
• Follow show rundowns to ensure smooth broadcasts.
• Improve FOX News Podcasts by adjusting audio and posting episodes to the consumer page.

Skills

Broadcast experience

Audio editing

ENCO

Adobe Audition

Audio console

Interpersonal skills

Weekend availability

News cycle interest

Tools

ENCO

Adobe Audition

Job description

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

FOX News Radio has a great opportunity for a technically strong and motivated Freelance Audio Network Operator and Podcast Production Operator. The Freelance Audio Network Operator and Podcast Production Operator will provide technical oversight over all FOX News Radio platforms including FOX News Radio’s terrestrial operation, FOX News Talk, and FOX News Headlines 24/7.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor outbound & return paths across all FOX News Radio platforms
• Edit and time out FOX News Talk programming for re-feeds
• Troubleshoot operational, CPU, and automation issues
• Coordinate reporters for live shots within newscasts and breaking news events
• Run the control board for live coverage, pre-tapes, and overall production
• Work closely with engineering, IT, and editorial staff in a fast-paced news environment
• Assist newsroom staffers with technical issues
• Follow show rundowns to ensure the program runs smoothly
• Focus on improving the quality of our FOX News Podcasts products, including adjusting guest's sound, inserting music beds, soundbites, and other effects, adding markers for ad insertion, and posting the products to the consumer page

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Broadcast experience
• Proficient in audio editing software
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of ENCO and Adobe Audition
• Familiarity with running an audio console
• Interest in the news cycle
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Must be available to work weekends

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 $17.79-22.00 per hour.