Freelance Live News Playout Operator

FOX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX News Media in New York is seeking a Freelance Video Playout Operator to replace staff during vacations, illnesses, holidays, and weekend shifts, handling high-pressure live broadcasts in a 24/7 news environment.

You will insert video elements, count back to directors, and ensure correct airworthy footage using iNews and a file-server playout system, with a detail-oriented, team-focused approach and willingness to work odd hours. Prior EVS and Viz knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with Playback in a live news environment.
• A keen eye for selecting correct or newsworthy video elements for on-air.
• Detail oriented with strong focus on accuracy.
• Available to work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong understanding of iNews and file server playout systems.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Insert video elements during live programming as well as pretaped shows using a file server playout system.
• Count back to directors and roll elements simultaneously.
• Record and edit quick turnaround pieces.
• Multi-task and work in a team environment.
• Understand how iNews and the playback file server systems operate.

Skills

Playback

iNews proficiency

EVS knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

EVS playout system

File server

Job description

FOX News Media in New York is seeking a Freelance Video Playout Operator to replace staff during vacations, illnesses, holidays, and weekend shifts, handling high-pressure live broadcasts in a 24/7 news environment.

You will insert video elements, count back to directors, and ensure correct airworthy footage using iNews and a file-server playout system, with a detail-oriented, team-focused approach and willingness to work odd hours. Prior EVS and Viz knowledge is a plus.