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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
How to Get Hired at Fox News Media
- 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.
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