Freelance Studio Technician, DC Bureau at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** This is an ideal position for a versatile technician looking to support high-stakes broadcast operations within a major news bureau environm

Work type: onsite

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Salary: $31 – $38/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This is an ideal position for a versatile technician looking to support high-stakes broadcast operations within a major news bureau environment. **Key highlights** You will provide critical technical support for both live and pre-recorded programming, rotating through various roles such as camera operation, audio assistance, and teleprompting to ensure smooth studio output. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have at least 2 years of experience in a professional television studio setting. - Are capable of operating both robotic and non-robotic cameras while maintaining strict adherence to framing and timing guidelines. - Can handle the physical requirements of the job, including lifting 25lbs and setting/striking gear. - Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm and collaborative in a high-pressure newsroom.

Job Description

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

Fox News Channel is seeking a multi-skilled Freelance Studio Technician to join our DC Bureau. In this role, you will provide technical support for both studio and control room operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in studio production and can step into multiple roles as needed, including stage manager, robotic camera operator, teleprompter operator, audio assistant, and video shader.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with technical staff to satisfy production needs for live and pre-recorded programming

• Assist stage manager with setting up and breaking down show sets

• Perform facility checks with A1 and stage manager for all mic and IFB positions in studio before daily production begins, including studio set up

• Proactively assist stage manager in maintaining the integrity of the studio and all associated audio equipment

• Assist on-air hosts and guests as needed to facilitate production

• Operate teleprompter during live and recorded productions

• Operate both robotic and non-robotic cameras consistent with established guidelines for framing, shot composition, timing, and equipment handling

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience

• 2 years of experience in a television studio environment

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required

• Must be a collaborative team player who works well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic, studio environment

• Must have solid working knowledge of broadcast language

• Ability to work with on-air hosts with various speech patterns and preferences

• Ability to work under pressure

• Available to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays

• Must be able to lift 25lbs and set/strike studio gear

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