Transmission Operator

Job Description

Freelance Transmission Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is looking for a highly motivated Freelance Transmission Operator to join our Washington DC Bureau. The Freelance Transmission Operator is a vital member of our on-air programming team who will work with the satellite desk, media desk, field crews, and control room staff to ensure a quality product. You must be available to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work in a fast-paced news environment
• Monitor and route incoming and outgoing feeds that service Fox News Media including FNC, FBN, Digital, and Fox affiliates
• Work with the satellite desk, media desk, field crews, and control room staff to ensure a quality product

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• A solid working knowledge of HD quality control equipment
• Knowledge of how to read scopes
• Ability to identify/troubleshoot audio and video problems with satellite and fiber transmission systems
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team setting
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to handle multiple duties and tasks in a stressful, fast-paced news environment
• Available to work a variety of shifts including some weekend/overnight hours
• Inews, Verizon AVOC, and Live U knowledge a plus

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $31.00-37.50 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjkx51-18-224-54-148-42 in your application.