Freelance Teleprompter Operator

FoxNew York, NY
2dOnsite

About The Position

Fox News Channel is seeking a Freelance Teleprompter Operator to join our New York Bureau. As a Freelance Teleprompter Operator, you will work on a team to move a show from inception to closing. You have great organizational skills and can effortlessly adjust to the constant changes in a live studio environment. Shifts vary, but you must have an ability to work weekdays, weekends, overnights and holidays.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in TV production, media, journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Familiarity with the dynamics of a live studio environment
  • Experience with prompter systems and software
  • 0 to 2 years' experience with appropriate internship experience
  • A strong interest in television
  • Effective and confident communication skills
  • Proven ability to adapt quickly and maintain accuracy in fast-paced, breaking-news environments
  • Ability to work in highly distracting settings and under considerable pressure
  • Strong ability to multitask
  • Willingness to work weekends, overnights and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Operate the teleprompter during live events and filming
  • Work with on-air talent with different speech patterns
  • Match the information on the screen with what is occurring on the set
  • Ensure the working condition of teleprompter system before live programming begins
  • Inform computer specialists if any problems are found, arrange another system as reserve
  • Create and/or update show notes in a shared document for departmental guidance
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