Ingest Operator

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,373 - 38,090; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking an Ingest Operator for its Resource Operations Center (ROC) in New York. This entry-level position involves coordinating video feeds, connecting guests to air, and communicating effectively with colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in media studies or a related field, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible hours. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $23.50 to $27.65 per hour and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Prefer a bachelor's degree in media studies or equivalent experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with departments for video feed quality control.
• Precheck and connect web-based guests to air.
• Schedule recordings and link guests to air via communication methods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Team-first attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in media studies or related field

Job description

Overview

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.

FOX News Media is looking for an Ingest Operator for our Resource Operations Center (ROC). The ROC is the heart of FOX News Media’s technical operations where all inbound and outbound audio and video signals are processed. As an Ingest Operator, working on this team is a great entry-level experience for those looking to excel in the dynamic industry of live television news.

Snapshot of your responsibilities

• Coordinate with different departments to ensure the proper video feeds are recorded and quality-controlled
• Precheck and connect Web-based guest(s) to air (Zoom, FaceTime, WebRTC)
• Communicate over the phone, via email, and via intranet scheduling applications throughout the day to schedule recordings and link guest(s) to air

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in media studies or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a driven, team-first attitude
• Ability to work a variety of schedules, including weekends and evenings

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 $23.50-27.65 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.