Freelance Viz Operator

Fox 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 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 ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant work experience
• 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
• iNews knowledge is a plus
• Strong understanding of broadcast language
• Flexible schedule and ability to work a variety of shifts including overnights and weekends

Pay

The pay rate/range for this role is $40.00–50.00 per hour, with the final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location.