Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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.JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News is hiring a Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator in New York, who will work closely with Remote Coordination and Transmission. The Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator will manage all transmission assets including leased and occasional use fiber networks, satellite transponders, uplinks, downlinks, video conferencing, and streaming assets for Fox News Media. This includes booking all home/vendor studios and helping producers secure the most reliable and cost-effective studios for their guests. The Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator will be involved with ingesting all Audio/Video in Fox News Media, as well as assisting with pre-checking and scheduling guests on different types of video conferencing software. The Freelance Resource Operations Coordinator is consistently multi-tasking, troubleshooting, and communicating between departments to ensure all parties are aware of any technical issues. You must be a team player who loves solving problems and helps others work through complex technical issues in a constantly evolving breaking news environment.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Book all home and vendor studios for Fox News Media
Manage all transmission assets including leased and occasional use fiber networks, satellite transponders, uplinks, downlinks, video conferencing, and streaming assets for Fox News Media
Work with guest bookers to secure the most reliable and cost-effective facilities
Work with Fox News Media’s Assignment Desk and Field Operations to secure and deploy resources for breaking news
Collaborate with Fox News Media Production, Engineering, and the Resource Operation Center for special events and remote shows
Help assist Fox affiliates and partners with their transmission requests
Ingest and quality control all incoming audio/video feeds
Pre-check and schedule guests on different types of video conferencing software for live air
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor's degree in an applicable area of study preferred, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience
Basic knowledge of satellite, fiber, teleport, and IP transport technologies
Good editorial judgment as well as strong logistical and organizational skills
The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and intense environment
Must work flexible hours including nights, overnights, and weekends
Motivated, self-starter who is able to work independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Experience in broadcast or affiliate news services
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.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $31.00-37.50 annually.