Freelance Audio Network Operator & Podcast Production Operator (R50028651)

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

Job summary

A leading media company seeks a Freelance Audio Network Operator to oversee technical operations for FOX News Radio. Responsibilities include monitoring broadcasts, troubleshooting issues, managing live coverage, and enhancing podcast quality. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of broadcast experience and proficiency in audio editing software.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of broadcast experience required.
• Proficiency in audio editing software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outbound & return paths across all FOX News Radio platforms.
• Edit and time out FOX News Talk programming.
• Run the control board for live coverage and assist with technical issues.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Audio Editing

Knowledge of ENCO

Knowledge of Adobe Audition

Familiarity with Audio Console

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.