**Who this is for** A hardworking, entry-to-mid-level operations professional looking to gain technical experience in a dynamic television production studio and
Work type: onsite
Location: New York, New York, USA
Salary: $24 – $31/hr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** A hardworking, entry-to-mid-level operations professional looking to gain technical experience in a dynamic television production studio and field environment. **Key highlights** This role focuses on the physical and technical support of news broadcasts, involving equipment maintenance, cable management, and assisting camera operators during live segments. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Are capable of lifting 50 pounds and standing for extended periods during production. - Have a desire to learn camera operations, including robotics, pedestal, and handheld equipment. - Are willing to work flexible, unconventional shifts including early mornings and weekends. - Demonstrate a proactive approach to solving physical production challenges on the fly.
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 Technical Operations is looking for a hard-working Freelance Utility Operator to join the team in NY. The Freelance Utility Operator will work in a dynamic and fluid production environment and be heavily involved in building facilities for programs, segments, and events in the studio, on location, and on Fox Square. The Freelance Utility Operator will move, lift, push, and position equipment, handle cables and other materials of various shapes, sizes, and weights, and maneuver tripods, pedestal cameras, and set pieces. The ability to lift 50 pounds is required. You must be capable of standing for extended periods, have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, and be prepared to work in both indoor and outdoor settings.
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