Remote Coordinator

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 Media is looking for a Remote Coordinator for our Resource Operations Center (ROC). The ROC is the heart of FOX News Media’s technical operations where all inbound and outbound audio and video signals are processed. The Remote Coordinator will connect IFBs, establish production bridges, troubleshoot with vendor studios / field crews, quality control all live shots, and book / change transmits between different remote studios. The Remote Coordinator should have a strong understanding of IFB signal flow, studio equipment, and transmission paths. You are consistently multi-tasking, troubleshooting, and communicating between departments to ensure all parties are aware of any technical issues. You are a team player who enjoys solving problems and helping others work through complex technical issues in a constantly evolving breaking news environment. You will be offered one of the following shifts: Tuesday to Saturday (1pm-9pm / 8-hour shift) Wednesday to Saturday (11am-9pm / 10-hour shift) A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Quickly and effectively troubleshoot live audio/video feeds in order to get them on air in a constantly evolving breaking news environment Work directly with control rooms to ensure live guests in studio are ready for air as well as coordinate and troubleshoot with other departments to ensure reporters/guests make it to air in a deadline driven environment Book transmit lines between studios and effectively communicate any changes to the proper departments WHAT YOU WILL NEED Strong understanding of Satellite / Fiber / IP / Cellular transmissions Solid understanding of IFB and studio equipment In-depth knowledge of coordinating transmission lines between studios Excellent communication and organizational abilities Proven capability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team Ability to multi-task in high-pressure situations Willingness to work occasional #LI-AA1 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 $32.00-33.65 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. View more detail about FOX Benefits.