Freelance Audio Operator

Fox News Media; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Audio Operator for its D.C. Bureau to provide technical support for the studio and control room teams. You will operate consoles for live and recorded programming and ensure top-quality audio.

The role requires Calrec Sigma, Artemis, and SSL System T experience, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in fast-paced television studio environments.
• Experience with Calrec Sigma, Artemis, and SSL System T consoles.

Responsibilities

• Operate audio board for live newscasts and productions.
• Maintain studio audio equipment and manage mic/IFB sources.
• Collaborate with technical staff to meet production needs.
• Conduct facility checks with A2 and Stage Manager before production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communications

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible, non-traditional hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience

Tools

Calrec Sigma

Artemis

SSL System T

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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 Media is seeking a skilled Freelance Audio Operator to join our D.C. Bureau. The Freelance Audio Operator will provide technical operational support for our studio and control room team. Candidates must be experienced with running an audio console for live and recorded programming.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate audio board for live newscasts and productions
• Maintain studio audio equipment
• Manage audio within for live & taped broadcasts, including mic sources and IFBs
• Work with technical staff to satisfy production needs for live and pre-recorded programming
• Perform facility checks with A2 and Stage Manager for all mic and IFB positions in the studio before daily production begins, including studio setup
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a fast paced, dynamic television studio environment
• Proficiency building and execution of effects and shows on the Calrec Sigma, Artemis, and SSL System T consoles
• Strong knowledge of audio patch bays, Hydra BSP, signal flow, Enco playout system, with the ability to troubleshoot during live productions
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to be a team player who works well with others
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a control room for at least 2 hours without a break

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 $28.00-37.50 per hour.