Freelance Graphics Operator, Erizos Studio (AR/XR) - IATSE 800 at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** This freelance role is for a technical graphics operator based in Los Angeles who specializes in real-time augmented and extended reality (A

Work type: onsite

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

Salary: $55 – $68/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This freelance role is for a technical graphics operator based in Los Angeles who specializes in real-time augmented and extended reality (AR/XR) for live sports broadcasting. It is specifically designed for union-represented (IATSE 800) professionals. **Key highlights** You will operate Erizos Studio to control 3D virtual elements in live production environments. This role demands high accuracy in managing 3D coordinate systems and seamless integration of graphics with live camera feeds. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have experience with real-time broadcast graphics systems in a live production setting. - Possess a working knowledge of Unreal Engine or Pixotope. - Have a deep understanding of 3D space, including depth, parallax, and occlusion. - Can execute precise operations under the extreme time pressure of live sports broadcasting.

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Sports

FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

## JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Sports is seeking experienced Freelance Graphics Operators (Erizos Studio) to support live studio production. The Freelance Graphics Operator will execute real-time AR/XR graphics in a fast-paced broadcast environment, working closely with producers, directors, and design teams to deliver dynamic on-air visuals.  

This is a freelance IATSE role and requires membership in the Union and adhere to the minimum conditions described in the bargaining agreementA SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate Erizos Studio to trigger and control AR, XR, and virtual studio elements during live broadcasts


• Execute graphics within a rundown-driven, template-based workflow


• Navigate and adjust 3D environments to ensure accurate spatial alignment of AR/XR elements


• Position, rotate, and scale virtual objects relative to live cameras and set geometry


• Verify depth, occlusion, perspective, and parallax for seamless on-air integration


• Interface with Pixotope (Unreal Engine environments) via established plugins and workflows


• Manage assets using Media Hub and Erizos Agent


• Maintain focus and accuracy under live, high-pressure conditions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience operating real-time broadcast graphics systems in live production


• Working knowledge of Unreal Engine and/or Pixotope


• Strong understanding of 3D coordinate systems (world, camera, object space)


• Ability to communicate clearly with directors and camera operators while working in a 3D space


• Ability to stay organized and execute under tight time constraints


• Available early mornings, evenings and weekends

• Experience with Erizos Studio


• Familiarity with soccer

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