Utility Operator
Fox Technical Operations
New York (Manhattan), NYThis is a Freelance Job
Fox Technical Operations is looking for a hard-working Freelance Utility Operator to join the team in NY. 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.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 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
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Salary/Benefits
$23.50 - $31.25 /hour USD
Final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location
Additional Information
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 been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month. Additionally, Fox Technical Operations is involved in building facilities for programs, segments, and events in a dynamic production environment, both in the studio and on location.