Freelance Viz Operator

Fox • New York, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Fox News is looking for a highly motivated Freelance Viz Operator to set up and play out all graphic elements that are integrated into pre-recorded and live programming. The Freelance Viz Operator will work directly with the technical staff to satisfy production requirements for live and pre-recorded programming under the supervision of the show’s director and operations management. You will be scheduled for one of the following shifts based on business needs: overnight shifts or weekend morning shifts (5:00 AM, ET– 1:00 PM ET).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant work experience
• 2+ years of graphic playout experience in a live control room environment
• Knowledge of the Viz Trio system and 1 year of experience working with Viz in a live control room
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent typing, spelling, and grammatical skills
• Solid working knowledge of HD quality control equipment
• Ability to multitask in a stressful environment
• Have a strong understanding of broadcast language
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work a variety of shifts including overnights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• iNews knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Execute cleanly on-air in a high-stress, rapidly changing environment
• Quickly troubleshoot graphic errors with producers

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree