Freelance Live News Audio Operator

fox com; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media in Washington, DC is seeking a Freelance Audio Operator to provide technical support for our studio and control room teams. You will operate the audio board for live newscasts, maintain gear, and coordinate with A2 and Stage Manager to ensure mic/IFB readiness.

Experience with Calrec Sigma, Artemis, and SSL System T consoles is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a fast paced, dynamic television studio environment
• Proficiency building and execution of effects and shows on the Calrec Sigma, Artemis, and SSL System T consoles
• Strong knowledge of audio patch bays, Hydra BSP, signal flow, Enco playout system, with the ability to troubleshoot during live productions
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to be a team player who works well with others
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a control room for at least 2 hours without a break

Responsibilities

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

Audio board operation

Live television

Calrec Sigma

Artemis

SSL System T

Hydra BSP

Communication

Team player

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Calrec Sigma

Artemis

SSL System T

Hydra BSP

Enco playout system

Job description

Fox News Media in Washington, DC is seeking a Freelance Audio Operator to provide technical support for our studio and control room teams. You will operate the audio board for live newscasts, maintain gear, and coordinate with A2 and Stage Manager to ensure mic/IFB readiness.

Experience with Calrec Sigma, Artemis, and SSL System T consoles is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays.