Freelance Viz Operator at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** A technically skilled graphics operator experienced in live broadcast environments, specifically looking for overnight and weekend shift opp

Work type: onsite

Location: New York, New York, USA

Salary: $36 – $44/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** A technically skilled graphics operator experienced in live broadcast environments, specifically looking for overnight and weekend shift opportunities. **Key highlights** This role is responsible for the live execution and playout of all graphic elements for news programming, working closely with technical staff and directors in a fast-paced control room. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 2+ years of experience with live graphic playout systems in a professional studio setting. - Possess specific, hands-on knowledge of Viz Trio and HD quality control equipment. - Can remain calm and accurate while multitasking under the pressure of live broadcasts. - Have a flexible schedule that accommodates overnight and weekend work shifts.

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 is looking for a highly motivated Freelance Viz Operator to set up and play out all graphic elements that are integrated into pre-recorded and live programming. The Freelance Viz Operator will work directly with the technical staff to satisfy production requirements for live and pre-recorded programming under the supervision of the show’s director and operations management.

This is for an overnight shift weekdays and weekends.  Other shifts are eventually possible, but the primary role is for overnights.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute cleanly on-air in a high-stress, rapidly changing environment

• Quickly troubleshoot graphic errors with producers

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant work experience

• 2+ years of 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

• Have a strong understanding of broadcast language

• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work a variety of shifts including overnights and weekends.  

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