Remote Coordinator (R50034083)

FOX; New York (NY); Remote; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Media is seeking a Remote Coordinator for its Resource Operations Center (ROC). You will connect IFBs, establish production bridges, troubleshoot with vendor studios and field crews, and quality check live shots to keep broadcasts on air.

The role requires strong knowledge of IFB signal flow, transmissions, and studio equipment. You will multi-task across departments in a fast-paced breaking-news environment. Shifts offered: Tue-Sat 1pm-9pm or Wed-Sat 11am-9pm.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting live audio/video feeds under deadline pressure.
• Strong understanding of IFB signal flow and transmission paths.
• Ability to coordinate transmission lines between studios and coordinate with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot live audio/video feeds to keep broadcasts on air.
• Coordinate with control rooms to prepare live guests for air and resolve issues quickly.
• Book transmit lines between studios and communicate changes to relevant teams.

Skills

Satellite transmissions

IFB systems

Transmission coordination

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tools

Studio equipment

Transmit lines

Control room systems

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News MediaFox 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 Media is looking for a Remote Coordinator 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. The Remote Coordinator will connect IFBs, establish production bridges, troubleshoot with vendor studios / field crews, quality control all live shots, and book / change transmits between different remote studios. The Remote Coordinator should have a strong understanding of IFB signal flow, studio equipment, and transmission paths. You are consistently multi-tasking, troubleshooting, and communicating between departments to ensure all parties are aware of any technical issues. You are a team player who enjoys solving problems and helping others work through complex technical issues in a constantly evolving breaking news environment.

You will be offered one of the following shifts:

• Tuesday to Saturday (1pm-9pm / 8-hour shift)
• Wednesday to Saturday (11am-9pm / 10-hour shift)

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quickly and effectively troubleshoot live audio/video feeds in order to get them on air in a constantly evolving breaking news environment
• Work directly with control rooms to ensure live guests in studio are ready for air as well as coordinate and troubleshoot with other departments to ensure reporters/guests make it to air in a deadline driven environment
• Book transmit lines between studios and effectively communicate any changes to the proper departments

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Strong understanding of Satellite / Fiber / IP / Cellular transmissions
• Solid understanding of IFB and studio equipment
• In-depth knowledge of coordinating transmission lines between studios
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Proven capability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Ability to multi-task in high-pressure situations
• Willingness to work occasional

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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 $32.00-33.65 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.

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