Freelance Live Desk Production Assistant

FOX

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Media is seeking a Freelance Production Assistant for our Media Desk in New York. The role requires a self-starter with stellar communication skills, able to perform under pressure in a live news environment, and open to either full-time or part-time freelance schedules with potential to convert to staff.

You will attach editorial metadata, log video for archive, ingest media, transcribe speeches for breaking news, and monitor video quality.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or Communications is preferred.
Knowledge of iNews and Dalet Galaxy is a plus.
Strong knowledge of current events.
Experience with multi-tasking several projects.
Excellent editorial judgment.
Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Attach editorial meta-data (text information) to large volumes of incoming daily video.
Provide shot-by-shot logs for video specifically selected for permanent archive.
Use video hardware to ingest physical media into a digital system.
Transcribe important speeches as it pertains to breaking news situations.
Monitor quality control standards with correct video and levels.