Freelance Audio Technician
About The Position
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. We are looking for a Freelance Field Audio Technician to join our Washington, DC Bureau. As a Freelance Field Audio Technician, you will be provided countless opportunities to work with field photographers, satellite truck operators, engineers, field producers, and reporters.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years newsgathering experience
- Ability to work well with field photographers, satellite truck operators, engineers, field producers, and reporters
- Willing to expand his/her knowledge of all aspects of field production
- Ability to multi-task in the field
- Varied technical TV media experience that will translate well into the fast-paced field newsgathering environment
- You will need to have your own audio/sound equipment (list of items will be provided during the interview process)
- Ability to travel and be flexible with work schedule
Responsibilities
- ENG crew audio
- Single and multi-camera set-ups, sit down and walk and talk interviews
- Route audio and IFB communications from single or multiple sources
- Audio for Live remotes with single or multiple cameras
- Extensive, last-minute travel for breaking news
- Nonstandard work schedule, including overtime and weekends
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
