Freelance Viz Operator
Fox News Media · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $87,500 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Operate Viz Trio for live graphic playout.
- Support pre-recorded and live programming needs.
- Collaborate with technical staff and producers.
- Work overnight shifts, including weekends.
- Troubleshoot graphic errors in fast-paced environment.
About the role
About Fox News Media
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 newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also 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 is looking for a highly motivated Freelance Viz Operator to set up and play out all graphic elements that are integrated into pre-recorded and live programming. The Freelance Viz Operator will work directly with the technical staff to satisfy production requirements for live and pre-recorded programming under the supervision of the show’s director and operations management.
This is for an overnight shift weekdays and weekends. Other shifts are eventually possible, but the primary role is for overnights.
A Snapshot Of Your Responsibilities
- Execute cleanly on-air in a high-stress, rapidly changing environment
- Quickly troubleshoot graphic errors with producers
What You Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant work experience
- 2+ years of graphic playout experience in a live control room environment
- Knowledge of the Viz Trio system and 1 year of experience working with Viz in a live control room
- Ability to work well independently as well as in a team setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent typing, spelling, and grammatical skills
- Solid working knowledge of HD quality control equipment
- Ability to multitask in a stressful environment
- iNews knowledge is a plus
- Have a strong understanding of broadcast language
- Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work a variety of shifts including overnights and weekends.
Key skills/competency
- Viz Trio
- Graphic Playout
- Live Control Room
- Broadcast Language
- HD Quality Control
- Troubleshooting
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Overnight Shifts
Skills & topics
- Viz Operator
- Viz Trio
- Graphic Playout
- Live Control Room
- Broadcast Graphics
- News Production
- Overnight Shift
- Television Production
- Fox News
- Media
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Viz Trio experience and live control room achievements.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Emphasize your understanding of broadcast language and flexibility for overnight shifts.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss Viz Trio system knowledge and troubleshooting scenarios.
- Showcase teamwork: Demonstrate your ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a high-stress environment.
- Network: Connect with Fox News Media employees on LinkedIn to gain insights.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the typical shifts for a Freelance Viz Operator at Fox News Media?
- The primary shifts for the Freelance Viz Operator at Fox News Media are overnight weekdays and weekends. While other shifts may become available in the future, the role is initially focused on overnights.
- What is the required experience for a Freelance Viz Operator at Fox News Media?
- You'll need at least 2 years of graphic playout experience in a live control room and 1 year of specific experience with the Viz Trio system. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but relevant work experience is also considered.
- What technical skills are essential for this role at Fox News Media?
- Essential technical skills include a strong knowledge of the Viz Trio system, experience with graphic playout in a live control room, and familiarity with HD quality control equipment. iNews knowledge is considered a plus.
- How important is flexibility for the Freelance Viz Operator position at Fox News Media?
- Flexibility is very important, as the role requires the ability to work a variety of shifts, including overnights and weekends, to meet the needs of live and pre-recorded programming.
- What kind of work environment can I expect as a Freelance Viz Operator at Fox News Media?
- You can expect a dynamic, high-stress, and rapidly changing live control room environment where you'll execute graphic playouts on-air and troubleshoot issues quickly with producers.