Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News Media/FOX News Audio is committed to delivering news as it happens. We love what we do and we’re looking for passionate, talented people to help us lead, grow, and achieve our multiplatform goals. Joining the number one cable news network in America is a singular opportunity to be part of a highly successful, dynamic team that has transformed the way people get their information.

We are looking for a Freelance Audio/Video Technical Producer to join our Washington D.C. Bureau. As a Freelance Audio/Video Technical Producer, you will lead the on-air technical operations for FOX News Audio products. 

You will be offered the following shift:

Monday-Thursday, 2:00 PM ET - 7:00 PM ET

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Work alongside content production and programming teams to develop, launch, and initiate new technical workflow, programming, and operations for digital audio platforms.

Advocate for the best consumer experiences

Gather, prioritize, and document technical content requirements from cross-functional teams to achieve the best consumer-facing product.

Communicate with engineering and operations personnel to resolve equipment issues

Audio/Video Mixer for Fox News Audio programs

Learn new broadcast technologies and increase knowledge of existing systems

Operate technical equipment, including ENCO automation systems, digital workstations, intercom systems, video streaming and editing software, recording devices, audio consoles, and Adobe Audition.

Responsible for documentation, as well as providing cross-training of peers on all broadcast equipment.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Creative and “out of the box” thinking

Avid news, sports, & pop culture consumers with a keen sense of how the three intersect

Ability to interact with high-profile guests and talent

Ability to make the right decisions during breaking news situations as well as during routine shifts

Well-versed in the latest audio and video technologies

3 - 5 years overall talk radio experience and excellent skills operating a board during live news broadcasts as well as talk shows

Knowledge of video editing and streaming programs such as Descript, Dalet, Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) and Riverside. Knowledge of Black magic video switchers is a plus!

Knowledge of iNews, ENCO automation, and Adobe Audition would be helpful to the daily role.

Strong communication skills, excellent teamwork and team-building skills

Working knowledge of Windows, Mac, Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Premier

Knowledge of operations across all FOX Audio departments

The ability to work with Engineering & IT departments to ensure technical operations are at optimal performance