Freelance Viz Operator — Live News Graphics Pro

FOX News Channel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Viz Operator to set up and play out graphic elements for pre-recorded and live programming. You will work with the technical staff under the director to satisfy production requirements across live and pre-recorded shows.

The role requires graphic playout experience in a live control room, knowledge of Viz Trio, strong multitasking, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Flexible schedule includes overnights and weekends.

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

Strong interpersonal and communication

Multitasking in high-stress env

Excellent typing, spelling, grammar

Independent and team player

Broadcast language understand

iNews knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant experience

Graphic playout live control room experience

Tools

Viz Trio system

HD quality control equipment

Job description

Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Viz Operator to set up and play out graphic elements for pre-recorded and live programming. You will work with the technical staff under the director to satisfy production requirements across live and pre-recorded shows.

The role requires graphic playout experience in a live control room, knowledge of Viz Trio, strong multitasking, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Flexible schedule includes overnights and weekends.