Podcast Production Operator

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.

FOX News Radio has a great opportunity for a technically strong and motivated Freelance Audio Network Operator and Podcast Production Operator. The Freelance Audio Network Operator and Podcast Production Operator will provide technical oversight over all FOX News Radio platforms including FOX News Radio’s terrestrial operation, FOX News Talk, and FOX News Headlines 24/7.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor outbound & return paths across all FOX News Radio platforms

• Edit and time out FOX News Talk programming for re-feeds

• Troubleshoot operational, CPU, and automation issues

• Coordinate reporters for live shots within newscasts and breaking news events

• Run the control board for live coverage, pre-tapes, and overall production

• Work closely with engineering, IT, and editorial staff in a fast-paced news environment

• Assist newsroom staffers with technical issues

• Follow show rundowns to ensure the program runs smoothly

• Focus on improving the quality of our FOX News Podcasts products, including adjusting guest's sound, inserting music beds, soundbites, and other effects, adding markers for ad insertion, and posting the products to the consumer page

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Minimum of 2 years of broadcast experience

• Proficient in audio editing software

• Good interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of ENCO and Adobe Audition

• Familiarity with running an audio console

• Interest in the news cycle

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

• You must be available to work weekends