Senior Live News Video Operator (Freelance)

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

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Senior Video Operator to join our editorial and technical teams. You will ensure video levels, color, and lighting are optimal for on-air quality and work across studio and remote cameras.

You’ll report to the Technical Production Manager and collaborate with directors, lighting, and makeup to achieve a premiere TV look. The role is freelance with flexible scheduling and requires the ability to stay late if news warrants.

Qualifications

• Experience working in video for live news or tape environments.

Responsibilities

• Chip, color correct, and monitor video levels on all studio cameras, video monitors, and remote cameras.
• Collaborate with directors, lighting, and makeup to troubleshoot and optimize on-air look.
• Frame and monitor all remote Fox wire cameras as needed.
• Patch cameras to different in-house areas and update scene files as required.

Tools

Ikegami HD Cameras

Sony HD Cameras

Vinton robotic camera operations

Lawo Color correctors

Job description

Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Senior Video Operator to join our editorial and technical teams. You will ensure video levels, color, and lighting are optimal for on-air quality and work across studio and remote cameras.

You’ll report to the Technical Production Manager and collaborate with directors, lighting, and makeup to achieve a premiere TV look. The role is freelance with flexible scheduling and requires the ability to stay late if news warrants.