Freelance Teleprompter Operator

Fox • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level