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 Channel is seeking a Freelance Teleprompter Operator to join our New York Bureau. As a Freelance Teleprompter Operator, you will work on a team to move a show from inception to closing. You have great organizational skills and can effortlessly adjust to the constant changes in a live studio environment.

Shifts vary, but you must have an ability to work weekdays, weekends, overnights and holidays.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate the teleprompter during live events and filming

• Work with on-air talent with different speech patterns

• Match the information on the screen with what is occurring on the set

• Ensure the working condition of teleprompter system before live programming begins

• Inform computer specialists if any problems are found, arrange another system as reserve

• Create and/or update show notes in a shared document for departmental guidance

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in TV production, media, journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience

• Familiarity with the dynamics of a live studio environment

• Experience with prompter systems and software

• 0 to 2 years' experience with appropriate internship experience

• A strong interest in television

• Effective and confident communication skills

• Proven ability to adapt quickly and maintain accuracy in fast-paced, breaking-news environments

• Ability to work in highly distracting settings and under considerable pressure

• Strong ability to multitask

• Willingness to work weekends, overnights and holidays

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 $17.79-22.00 per hour.