Freelance Scheduling Coordinator

FOX News Channel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Channel is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to support the Technical Operations Department. The role organizes and arranges assignments for technical staff across Fox News Media networks, ensuring seamless 24/7 coverage and rapid response during breaking news.

The candidate will collaborate with operations supervisors, technical managers, producers, and staff, maintaining strong communication and scheduling accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in television production or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in television production or scheduling environments.
• Strong communication, coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with staff across levels and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Organize the schedule for technical operators, including both staff and freelancers.
• Coordinate time off requests using WorkDay and Advance Booking Calendars.
• Handle sick calls and arrange cover for shifts.
• Communicate daily crewing needs with tech managers and supervisors.
• Keep producers updated on changes to daily work schedules.
• Fill open shifts and adapt to programming changes with the scheduling manager.
• Manage production requests for pre-taped content, rehearsals, and location changes.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking under pressure

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in television production or related field

Tools

WorkDay

Mediapulse

Internal scheduling systems

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Scheduling Coordinator to become a part of our Technical Operations Department. The role involves managing our daily scheduling processes across the department, requiring close collaboration with our colleagues, staff, freelancers, and management. The Scheduling Coordinator's main responsibility will be to organize and arrange the assignments for technical staff working on different Fox News Media networks and shows, ensuring continuous operation in our 24/7 news cycle. Additionally, this individual will serve as a vital communication link among operations supervisors, technical managers, producers, and the broader staff to ensure seamless technical support for all Fox News Media network broadcasts.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize the schedule for technical operators, including both staff and freelancers
• Facilitate the coordination of tech operations time off requests using WorkDay and Advance Booking Calendars
• Handle sick calls from technical operations staff and arrange cover for their shifts
• Work closely with tech managers and supervisors by communicating daily crewing needs
• Keep producers up-to-date with any changes in the daily work schedules
• Collaborate with the scheduling manager to fill open shifts and adjust to new programming changes
• Manage daily production requests for pre-taped content, rehearsals, and program location changes using internal systems
• Act promptly to scheduling needs during breaking news events
• Keep the Fabric/Mediapulse scheduling system current by applying software updates
• Available for occasional on-call responsibilities to address urgent needs outside of regular hours
• Carry out additional special projects or duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in television production or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Relevant experience
• Understanding of television production and the roles of technical crews
• Strong ability to interact effectively with various levels across the organization
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication; excellent phone etiquette
• High competency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Capability to maintain composure and efficiency under pressure
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong conflict/resolution skills
• Must be very organized, self-driven, and adept at working with others
• Flexibility with work hours, willingness to work nights and weekends, and adaptability to a 24/7 work environment

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 $23.50-28.85 per hour.

This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.

Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.