Freelance Studio Technician, D.C. Bureau

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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 Channel is seeking a multi-skilled Freelance Studio Technician to join our DC Bureau. You will provide technical operational support for our studio and control room teams. The Freelance Studio Techs must have experience with studio operations. You will also serve as a fill-in stage manager, robotic camera operator, teleprompter, audio assist and/or video shader.

 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with technical staff to satisfy production needs for live and pre-recorded programming

• Assist stage manager with setting up and breaking down show sets

• Perform facility checks with A1 and stage manager for all mic and IFB positions in studio before daily production begins, including studio set up

• Proactively assist stage manager in maintaining the integrity of the studio and all associated audio equipment

• Assist on-air hosts and guests as needed to facilitate production

• Operate teleprompter during live and recorded productions

• Operate both robotic and non-robotic cameras consistent with established guidelines for framing, shot composition, timing, and equipment handling

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience

• 2 years of experience in a television studio environment 

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required

• Must be a collaborative team player who works well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic, studio environment

• Must have solid working knowledge of broadcast language

• Ability to work with on-air hosts with various speech patterns and preferences

• Ability to work under pressure

• Available to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays

• Must be able to lift 25lbs and set/strike studio gear

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.

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.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

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: $30.00-37.50 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.