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 to oversee FOX News Radio platforms, including terrestrial operation, FOX News Talk, and FOX News Headlines 24/7. You will monitor paths, edit and time-out programming, troubleshoot issues, coordinate reporters for live shots, and run the control board in a fast-paced news environment.

The role focuses on improving FOX News Podcasts by adjusting guest sound, inserting music beds and

Qualifications

• Broadcast experience required.
• Proficiency in audio editing software.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Familiarity with ENCO and Adobe Audition.
• Experience with operating an audio console is a plus.
• Interest in the news cycle and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outbound & return paths across FOX News Radio platforms.
• Edit and time 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 production.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and editorial teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Assist newsroom staff with technical issues.
• Follow show rundowns to ensure smooth program flow.
• Improve FOX News Podcasts by adjusting guest sound, music beds, and ad markers.

Skills

Broadcast experience

Audio editing

Interpersonal skills

Audio console

News cycle interest

Work under pressure

Weekend availability

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.