Freelance Audio Technician

fox40.info

Washington, DC, USA
Base: $45.00-55.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specified...
Fully remote
Field audio technician experience
Single and multi-camera audio setups
Live remote audio management
Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Audio Technician for its Washington, DC Bureau to support various field production activities. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in newsgathering and be able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • FOX News Media operates multiple leading cable news and digital platforms reaching 200 million people monthly.
  • The Freelance Field Audio Technician will work closely with photographers, satellite truck operators, engineers, producers, and reporters to manage audio for live and recorded news segments.
  • This role requires extensive last-minute travel, a nonstandard work schedule including overtime and weekends, and the ability to handle multi-source audio and IFB communications.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Fox News Media is seeking a Freelance Audio Technician for its Washington, DC Bureau to support various field production activities. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in newsgathering and be able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Salary

Base: $45.00-55.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Field audio technician experience
  • Single and multi-camera audio setups
  • Live remote audio management
  • Ability to travel extensively
  • Own audio/sound equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative work with field teams
  • Willingness to expand field production knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Minimum three years newsgathering experience
  • Own audio/sound equipment required
  • Ability to travel and flexible work schedule

Work Rights

Not specified

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