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.

Skills

Editorial judgment
Multi-tasking
Current events knowledge
Communication skills
Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or Communications

Tools

iNews
Dalet Galaxy

Job description

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.

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