Freelance Broadcast Operations Coordinator

FOX News Channel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media in New York is seeking a Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator to manage transmission assets, book home and vendor studios, and coordinate with production and field teams for breaking news events.

The role requires knowledge of satellite, fiber, and IP transport, plus strong editorial judgment and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Basic knowledge of satellite, fiber, teleport, and IP transport technologies.
• Strong editorial judgment and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, intense environment.
• Must work flexible hours including nights, overnights, and weekends.
• Motivated self-starter who can work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Experience in broadcast or affiliate news services.

Responsibilities

• Book all home and vendor studios for Fox News Media
• Manage all transmission assets including leased and occasional use fiber networks, satellite transponders, uplinks, downlinks, video conferencing, and streaming assets for Fox News Media
• Work with guest bookers to secure the most reliable and cost-effective facilities
• Work with Fox News Media's Assignment Desk and Field Operations to secure and deploy resources for breaking news
• Collaborate with Fox News Media Production, Engineering, and the Resource Operation Center for special events and remote shows
• Help assist Fox affiliates and partners with their transmission requests
• Ingest and quality control all incoming audio/video feeds
• Pre-check and schedule guests on different types of video conferencing software for live air

Skills

Satellite knowledge

Fiber knowledge

IP transport knowledge

Editorial judgment

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Video conferencing platforms

Job description

Fox News Media in New York is seeking a Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator to manage transmission assets, book home and vendor studios, and coordinate with production and field teams for breaking news events.

The role requires knowledge of satellite, fiber, and IP transport, plus strong editorial judgment and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced newsroom environment. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are expected.