Freelance Viz Operator — Live Graphics Playout

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media seeks a Freelance Viz Operator to set up and play out graphic elements for live and pre-recorded programming. You will work with technical staff under the director and operations management to satisfy production needs in a high-pressure environment.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience, graphic playout in live control rooms, Viz Trio knowledge with at least 1 year, and strong communication skills. Flexibility for overnights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant work experience.
• Graphic playout experience in a live control room environment.
• Knowledge of the Viz Trio system and 1 year of experience working with Viz in a live control room.
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent typing, spelling, and grammatical skills.
• Solid working knowledge of HD quality control equipment.
• Ability to multitask in a stressful environment.
• iNews knowledge is a plus.
• Have a strong understanding of broadcast language.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work a variety of shifts including overnights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Execute cleanly on-air in a high-stress, rapidly changing environment.
• Quickly troubleshoot graphic errors with producers.

Skills

Graphic playout

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Typing accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Viz Trio

1 year Viz in live control room

iNews knowledge (plus)

Job description

Fox News Media seeks a Freelance Viz Operator to set up and play out graphic elements for live and pre-recorded programming. You will work with technical staff under the director and operations management to satisfy production needs in a high-pressure environment.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience, graphic playout in live control rooms, Viz Trio knowledge with at least 1 year, and strong communication skills. Flexibility for overnights and weekends is required.