FOXNEW Fox News Network, LLC is Hiring a Freelance Technical Director Near Washington, DC
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 Technical Director to join our Fox News family in DC. As a Freelance Technical Director you will be at the heart of live breaking news. We are the team that ensures all visual elements are produced seamlessly in a high-pressure 24/7 news environment. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Switch fast-paced productions seen throughout the Fox News networks Offer creative suggestions that enhance show productions Collaborate with graphic department and editorial leads as new shows are developed Organize and maintain switcher files, visual effects, and other peripheral devices equipment associated with the TD area Demonstrate technical ability to troubleshoot and understand video workflow WHAT YOU WILL NEED Bachelor's degree in media or related field preferred, or equivalent experience 3 - 5 yrs experience as a control room Technical Director in a live news environment Knowledge of switchers, DVE's, Device controllers, and Video Server Excellent control room demeanor, proven leadership skills, team-first attitude, and the ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment Flexibility and willingness to work weekends and any shift in a 24-hour time period and breaking news environment Desire to learn new technologies, processes, and/or procedures as they are implemented Strong interest in current events #LI-KC1 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. At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off. Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. View more detail about FOX Benefits. We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.