Freelance Studio Technician, DC Bureau
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. Fox News Channel is seeking a multi-skilled Freelance Studio Technician to join their DC Bureau. In this role, you will provide technical support for both studio and control room operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in studio production and can step into multiple roles as needed, including stage manager, robotic camera operator, teleprompter operator, audio assistant, and video shader.
Requirements
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
