Freelance Audio Operator/A1

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox News Media’s NY Bureau is seeking a skilled Freelance Audio Operator to support studio and control room teams during live and recorded programming.

You will operate audio boards, maintain equipment, manage mic sources and IFBs, and collaborate with staff to meet production needs in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility for weekends/holidays and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in television production is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a TV studio environment
• Proficient in building and executing of effects and shows on the Calrec Sigma, Artemis, Lawo, and SSL System T consoles
• Front Of House and PA mixing knowledge is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of audio patch bays, Hydra BSP, Lawo Powercore, VSM router , signal flow, Enco playout system, and the ability to troubleshoot during live productions
• Must be able to work in a control room for at least 2 hours without a break
• Excellent communication skills required
• Must be a team player who works well with others in a fast-paced dynamic studio environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be available to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays, evening and morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate audio board for live newscasts and productions
• Maintain studio audio equipment
• Manage audio for live and 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

Skills

TV studio experience

Communication skills

Team player

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in television production

Tools

Calrec Sigma

Artemis

Lawo

SSL System T

Hydra BSP

VSM router

Enco playout system

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 NY Bureau. The Freelance Audio Operator will provide technical operational support for our studio and control room teams. You must have experience operating an audio console for both live and recorded programming.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate audio board for live newscasts and productions
• Maintain studio audio equipment
• Manage audio for live and 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

• A Bachelor’s degree in television production is preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a TV studio environment
• Proficient in building and executing of effects and shows on the Calrec Sigma, Artemis, Lawo, and SSL System T consoles
• Front Of House and PA mixing knowledge is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of audio patch bays, Hydra BSP, Lawo Powercore, VSM router , signal flow, Enco playout system, and the ability to troubleshoot during live productions
• Must be able to work in a control room for at least 2 hours without a break
• Excellent communication skills required
• Must be a team player who works well with others in a fast-paced dynamic studio environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be available to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays, evening and morning shifts .

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 $44.00-56.25 per hour.