Teleprompter Operator

MFI Technologies Incorporated; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Channel in New York seeks a Freelance Teleprompter Operator to join the New York Bureau. You will work on a team to move a show from inception to closing, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced live studio.

Shifts vary; you must be able to work weekdays, weekends, overnights and holidays, maintaining accuracy under pressure and communicating effectively in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in TV production, media, journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience with prompter systems and software
• 0 to 2 years' experience with appropriate internship experience
• A strong interest in television
• Effective and confident communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt quickly and maintain accuracy in fast-paced, breaking-news environments
• Ability to work in highly distracting settings and under considerable pressure
• Strong ability to multitask
• Willingness to work weekends, overnights and holidays

Responsibilities

• Move a show from inception to closing on a live broadcast.
• Stay organized and adapt to the fast-changing live studio environment.

Job description

Fox News Channel is seeking a Freelance Teleprompter Operator to join our New York Bureau. As a Freelance Teleprompter Operator, you will work on a team to move a show from inception to closing. You have great organizational skills and can effortlessly adjust to the constant changes in a live studio environment.

Shifts vary, but you must have an ability to work weekdays, weekends, overnights and holidays.

Role Type

Freelance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in TV production, media, journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with the dynamics of a live studio environment
• Experience with prompter systems and software
• 0 to 2 years' experience with appropriate internship experience
• A strong interest in television
• Effective and confident communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt quickly and maintain accuracy in fast-paced, breaking-news environments
• Ability to work in highly distracting settings and under considerable pressure
• Strong ability to multitask
• Willingness to work weekends, overnights and holidays