Fox News Media is hiring: Freelance Audio/Video Technical Producer in Washington

Freelance Audio/Video Technical Producer

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Overview

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 platform FOX Weather. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

Job Description

Fox News Media/FOX News Audio is committed to delivering news as it happens. We are 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 an opportunity to be part of a 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.

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 Blackmagic 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 Premiere
• Knowledge of operations across all FOX Audio departments
• The ability to work with Engineering & IT departments to ensure technical operations are at optimal performance

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 $28.00-35.00 per hour.

Compensation and Location

Washington, DC

Salary range: $28.00-35.00 per hour