Freelance Ingest Operator Job at Fox News Media in New York

Freelance Ingest Operator

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Overview of the Company

Fox News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, FOX Nation and FOX News International, and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has 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 Freelance Ingest Operator 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. As a Freelance Ingest Operator, working on this team is a great entry‑level experience for those looking to excel in the dynamic industry of live television news.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with different departments to ensure the proper video feeds are recorded and quality‑managed.
• Precheck and connect guests to air using Zoom, FaceTime, and other streaming applications.
• Communicate over the phone, via email, and via intranet scheduling applications throughout the day to schedule recordings and link guests to air.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in media studies or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a driven, team‑first attitude.
• Ability to work a variety of schedules, including weekends and evenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Compensation

Pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $22.00–28.00 per hour.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Location

New York, NY

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