Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media in New York is seeking a Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator to manage transmission assets, book studios, and coordinate with guest bookers and operations teams for breaking news coverage.

The role requires knowledge of satellite, fiber, and IP transport tech, plus strong organizational skills and the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable area or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in broadcast or affiliate news services.
• Knowledge of satellite, fiber, teleport, and IP transport tech.
• Strong editorial judgment and logistical skills.
• Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to troubleshoot and coordinate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Book all home and vendor studios for Fox News Media.
• Manage transmission assets including fiber networks, satellites, uplinks, downlinks, and streaming assets.
• Coordinate with guest bookers to secure reliable facilities.
• Work with Assignment Desk and Field Operations to deploy resources for breaking news.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Resource Operation Center for events.
• Assist affiliates with transmission requests.
• Ingest and quality control all incoming audio/video feeds.
• Pre-check and schedule guests on video conferencing software for live air.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Scheduling

Logistics

Editorial judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Video conferencing

Satellite tech

Fiber networks

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media FOX 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 is hiring a Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator in New York, who will work closely with Remote Coordination and Transmission. The Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator will manage all transmission assets including leased and occasional use fiber networks, satellite transponders, uplinks, downlinks, video conferencing, and streaming assets for Fox News Media. This includes booking all home/vendor studios and helping producers secure the most reliable and cost-effective studios for their guests. The Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator will be involved with ingesting all Audio/Video in Fox News Media, as well as assisting with pre-checking and scheduling guests on different types of video conferencing software. The Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator is consistently multi-tasking, troubleshooting, and communicating between departments to ensure all parties are aware of any technical issues. You must be a team player who loves solving problems and helps others work through complex technical issues in a constantly evolving breaking news environment.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Book all home and vendor studios for Fox News Media
• Manage all transmission assets including leased and occasional use fiber networks, satellite transponders, uplinks, downlinks, video conferencing, and streaming assets for Fox News Media
• Work with guest bookers to secure the most reliable and cost-effective facilities
• Work with Fox News Media's Assignment Desk and Field Operations to secure and deploy resources for breaking news
• Collaborate with Fox News Media Production, Engineering, and the Resource Operation Center for special events and remote shows
• Help assist Fox affiliates and partners with their transmission requests\
• Ingest and quality control all incoming audio/video feeds
• Pre-check and schedule guests on different types of video conferencing software for live air

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable area of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience
• Basic knowledge of satellite, fiber, teleport, and IP transport technologies
• Good editorial judgment as well as strong logistical and organizational skills
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and intense environment
• Must work flexible hours including nights, overnights, and weekends
• Motivated, self-starter who is able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Experience in broadcast or affiliate news services

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 $31.00-37.50 annually.