Freelance Senior Video Operator

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 Senior Video Operator to join our Fox News family. As the Senior Freelance Video Operator, you will work with all members of the editorial and technical teams to ensure video levels and lighting are the best possible quality on air. You are an integral part of the technical operations team reporting to the Technical Production Manager.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Chip, color correct, and monitor video levels on all studio cameras, video monitors, and remote cameras

Collaborate with directors, lighting, and make-up to troubleshoot and make adjustments to ensure the best possible on-air look for our talent and set

Frame and monitor all remote Fox wire cameras as needed

Patch cameras to different in-house areas as needed and build, change, and update scene files to show as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Experience working in video in live news or tape environment

Experience with Ikegami HD Cameras, and Color correction units

Experience with SONY HD cameras and color correction units

Experience with Vinton robotic camera operations

Experience with Lawo Color correctors is a plus

Flexibility with your schedule, and the ability to stay late often with little notice if news warrants

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $40.00-50.00 per hour.