Satellite Desk Coordinator
Fox News Channel
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 3/14/2019 7:14:00 AM PST
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Satellite Desk is responsible for transmission scheduling for Fox News and Fox Business. As the Satellite Desk Coordinator you will book all the feeds to and from Fox Bureaus, affiliates and the major hubs in New York and Washington. The Satellite Desk also manages relationships with hundreds of studios and transmission providers around the world. The Satellite Desk mission is to move video quickly and cost effectively on behalf of our clients.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate studio bookings
• All Fox Bureau and vendor studio bookings are place by the Satellite Desk. Work with guest bookers to secure the most reliable and cost effective facilities
• Resource Management
• Manage all Fox News' transmission assets including fiber lines, leased satellite transponder capacity, uplinks, and downlinks. Work order management system ensures that contact information, routing details and costs are up to date
• Work with the Assignment Desk and Field Operations to secure and deploy resources whenever there is breaking news.
• Proactively secure resources in the field
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years Satellite Desk or Assignment Desk experience
• Basic knowledge of satellite, fiber, teleport and IP transport technologies
• Experience in broadcast or affiliate news services is a plus
• Good editorial judgment as well as strong logistical and organizational skills
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced and intense environment
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, overnights and weekends
• Motivated, self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize are a necessity
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.