OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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 DESCRIPTIONFox News Media is seeking an experienced Freelance Stage Manager to join the Will Cain Show in Dallas, TX. As the Freelance Stage Manager, you manage the studio floor in a fast-paced news production environment and serve as a primary liaison between the control room, on-air talent, and studio crew. The Freelance Stage Manager provides technical operational support to our studio and control room team.
You will be offered the following shift:
Monday-Friday; 1:00 PM, ET - 6:00 PM, ET
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Set up and break down show sets
Give talent accurate time cues and relay when the show is going into/coming out of commercial breaks
Be attentive to the changes within a live studio environment and clearly communicate those changes with talent and/or studio crew, when necessary
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule as dictated by breaking news events, pre-production requirements, etc.
Responsible for the upkeep and use of studio microphones and IFB positions in the studio
Put on and remove all mics and IFBs from hosts and guests prior to and after their appearance
Work with technical staff to satisfy production needs for live and pre-recorded programming
Assist on-screen hosts and guests as needed to facilitate production, including data and laptop set-up on set
Create and distribute show notes to the Stage department and Tech Ops managers
Develop trust and good working relationship with Will
Ability to go into field and shoot MOS
Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
3 years of experience in a TV Studio environment
Proficiency in iNews
Leadership skills and the ability to read a show rundown
Experience with Studio Operations
Excellent communications skills
To be a team player who works well with others in a fast-paced dynamic studio environment
Ability to work under pressure
Preferred editorial knowledge of the Will Cain Show brand
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
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 $35.00-42.00 per hour.Skills Required
- 3 years of experience in a TV Studio environment
- Proficiency in iNews
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized as generous, with vacation accrual, sick time, paid holidays, and floating days. Feedback suggests PTO compares favorably to other stations and supports work-life balance.
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What We Do
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.
