Freelance Audio Operator

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

Job summary

FOX News Channel in Washington, DC seeks a Freelance Audio Operator to provide technical support for our studio and control room teams. You will run the audio board for live and taped programming and maintain studio equipment.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, be proficient with Calrec Sigma, Artemis, and SSL System T consoles, and thrive under pressure with flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in fast-paced television studio environments.
• Proficiency with Calrec Sigma, Artemis, and SSL System T consoles.
• Strong knowledge of audio patch bays, Hydra BSP, and Enco playout; troubleshoot live productions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate audio board for live newscasts and productions.
• Maintain studio audio equipment.
• Manage audio 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Live TV audio

Calrec Sigma

Artemis

SSL System T

Hydra BSP

Enco playout

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team player

Pressure handling

Audio patch bays

Education

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience

Tools

Calrec Sigma

Artemis

SSL System T

Hydra BSP

Enco playout

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 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

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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.

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