Freelance Utility Operator

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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.

Fox Technical Operations is looking for a hard-working Freelance Utility Operator to join the team in NY. The Freelance Utility Operator will work in a dynamic and fluid production environment and be heavily involved in building facilities for programs, segments, and events in the studio, on location, and on Fox Square. The Freelance Utility Operator will move, lift, push, and position equipment, handle cables and other materials of various shapes, sizes, and weights, and maneuver tripods, pedestal cameras, and set pieces.

The ability to lift 50 pounds is required. You must be capable of standing for extended periods, have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, and be prepared to work in both indoor and outdoor settings.

• Primarily work in a supporting role for Camera Operators by coiling cables and storing equipment
• Train with camera operations on a variety of cameras including Pedestal, Robotics, Handheld, and Jib
• Work through challenges and come up with solutions in pre-production and on the fly during a show

• Bachelor’s degree in media or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Ability and willingness to take direction and learn the Fox method and procedures
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, extended shifts, and travel to remote production locations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for extended periods while working on productions

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 $ per hour.