OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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.

You will be offered the following shift: Weekends from 4am-12pm and additional shifts as needed. (Subject to Change)

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

0 to 2 years' experience with appropriate internship experience

A strong interest in television

Experience with prompter systems and software

Willingness to work weekends, overnights and holidays

Ability to work in highly distracting settings and under considerable pressure

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.