Freelance Audio Network Operator & Podcast Production Operator (R50028651)

Fox Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment as a Freelance Audio Network Operator. This role offers the chance to work on FOX News Radio platforms, ensuring high-quality audio production for live broadcasts and podcasts. You'll be responsible for technical oversight, troubleshooting issues, and enhancing podcast quality. If you're passionate about audio production and the news cycle, this opportunity is perfect for you. Bring your expertise and interpersonal skills to a leading media organization, where your contributions will impact millions of listeners.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of broadcast experience required.
• Proficiency in audio editing software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot audio paths across platforms.
• Run control board for live coverage and production.

Skills

Audio Editing Software

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of ENCO

Adobe Audition

Audio Console Operation

Interest in News Cycle

Job description

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 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

• 2+ years of 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.