**Who this is for** This opportunity is for an experienced and cool-headed television director who thrives in the high-pressure environment of a 24/7 breaking n
Work type: onsite
Location: New York, New York, USA
Salary: $65 – $77/hr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This opportunity is for an experienced and cool-headed television director who thrives in the high-pressure environment of a 24/7 breaking news operation and wants to shape the visual storytelling of a top-tier network. **Key highlights** You will lead the control room for live and live-to-tape programming, working collaboratively with producers and technical staff to launch shows, refine concepts, and maintain high editorial standards. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 5+ years of experience directing live television news and complex special events. - Possess strong visual instincts and the ability to make split-second decisions under intense pressure. - Are highly collaborative, capable of managing talent, producers, and technical crews seamlessly. - Have a solid grasp of automation and technical directing tools used in modern newsrooms.
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media
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 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
We are looking for a Freelance Director to join our Fox News family in NY and be an integral part of the number one News network in America. As the Director, you plan and direct live and live-to-tape news programs and special events. You also work closely with producers to grow and develop show concepts. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, breaking news control room environment and can anticipate the needs of the editorial team in order to execute effectively.
Demo reel and director track should be available upon request.
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