Teleprompter Operator

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

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 the teleprompter system before on air the program
• Inform computer specialists if any problems are found and arrange another system as a reserve

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 0 to 2 years of experience with appropriate internship experience
• Experience with prompter systems and software
• Familiarity with the dynamics of a live studio environment
• A strong interest in television
• Willingness and flexibility to work weekends, overnights and holidays
• Ability to work in highly distracting settings and under considerable pressure

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Bachelor's degree, ideally in TV production, Media, Journalism, or Communications, or equivalent experience
• Autoscript and iNews experience

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d870o6-3-149-243-32-42 in your application.