Freelance Ingest Operator

fox com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Ingest Operator for the Resource Operations Center. This entry-level role supports the heart of our technical operations by ensuring video feeds are recorded and quality-controlled for live broadcasts.

You will precheck and connect guests using Zoom, FaceTime and other streaming apps, coordinate across departments, and schedule recordings. Weekend and evening shifts may be required to support breaking news coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in media studies or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Attention to detail, strong communication skills, team-first attitude.
• Ability to work a variety of schedules, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with departments to ensure proper video feeds are recorded and quality-controlled.
• Precheck and connect guests to air using Zoom, FaceTime, and other streaming apps.
• Schedule recordings and link guests to air using phone, email, and intranet tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Team-first attitude

Flexibility with scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in media studies or related field

Tools

Zoom

FaceTime

Scheduling software

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 Media is looking for a Freelance Ingest Operator for our Resource Operations Center (ROC). The ROC is the heart of FOX News Media technical operations where all inbound and outbound audio and video signals are processed. As a Freelance Ingest Operator, working on this team is a great entry-level experience for those looking to excel in the dynamic industry of live television news.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with different departments to ensure the proper video feeds are recorded and quality-controlled
• Precheck and connect guests to air using Zoom, FaceTime, and other streaming applications.
• Communicate over the phone, via email, and via intranet scheduling applications throughout the day to schedule recordings and link guest(s) to air

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor degree in media studies or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a driven, team-first attitude
• Ability to work a variety of schedules, including weekends and evenings

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 $22.00-27.65 per hour.