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Viz Operator

Fox News

Washington, DC 04-21-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Contract
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News Media is looking for a highly motivated Freelance Viz Operator to join their team in Washington, DC As the Freelance Viz Operator, you will set up and playout all graphic elements that are to be integrated into pre-recorded and live programming. You will work directly with the technical staff to satisfy production requirements for live and pre-recorded programming under supervision of the show's director and operations management.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Execute cleanly on-air in a high stress, rapidly changing environment
• Trouble shoot graphic errors with producers
• Provide support to transmission during non-show hours
• Handle multiple duties and tasks in a fast paced environment
• Identify/trouble shoot audio and video problems with satellite and fiber transmission systems

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Two years of graphic playout experience in a live control room environment
• 1 year experience working with Viz in a live control room
• Have strong understanding of broadcast language and must also be able to work with various individuals and personalities
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team setting
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Have strong typing, spelling and grammatical skills
• Knowledge of the Viz Trio system
• Solid working knowledge of HD quality control equipment
• iNews knowledge

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• A Bachelor's Degree

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re8jm8-52-14-240-178-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Fox News

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 recently announced AVOD platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 19 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.