Job Number: R50026798
Brand: Fox News Media
Job Type: Production
Location Type: Onsite
Experience Level: Experienced Hires
Location: New York, New York
Job Posting Date: October 1, 2024
FOX News Radio has a great opportunity for a technically strong and motivated Freelance Audio Network Operator and Podcast Production Operator. The Freelance Audio Network Operator and Podcast Production Operator will provide technical oversight over all FOX News Radio platforms including FOX News Radio’s terrestrial operation, FOX News Talk, and FOX News Headlines 24/7.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor outbound & return paths across all FOX News Radio platforms
Edit and time out FOX News Talk programming for re-feeds
Troubleshoot operational, CPU, and automation issues
Coordinate reporters for live shots within newscasts and breaking news events
Run the control board for live coverage, pre-tapes, and overall production
Work closely with engineering, IT, and editorial staff in a fast-paced news environment
Assist newsroom staffers with technical issues
Follow show rundowns to ensure the program runs smoothly
Focus on improving the quality of our FOX News Podcasts products, including adjusting guest's sound, inserting music beds, soundbites, and other effects, adding markers for ad insertion, and posting the products to the consumer page
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Minimum of 2 years of broadcast experience
Proficient in audio editing software
Good interpersonal skills
Knowledge of ENCO and Adobe Audition
Familiarity with running an audio console
Interest in the news cycle
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
You must be available to work weekends
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