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

The FOX News marketing department is looking for a Freelance Sound Designer to join our team in New York, NY. As a Freelance Sound Designer, you will be responsible for supporting the audio needs of our marketing department. You must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced news environment where multi-tasking is a must.

Portfolio of sound design reel or links must be submitted for consideration.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and sweeten audio elements for various promo lengths and sizzle tapes
Add sound design and effects to visual animations
Import and export files in AFF for either a Premiere or Avid workflow
Understand and maintain all associated computer apps and hardware
Maintain an organized and clean workstation

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Ability to work quickly within Adobe Audition
Knowledge of Premier and Avid edit workflows
Both Mac/PC proficiency
Excellent communication/people skills and a team player
Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail
Ability to work a flexible schedule that allows for last-minute availability including potential unscheduled overtime as dictated by breaking news or other production needs
Ability to be on call
Must have excellent internet connectivity

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 $40.00-50.00 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $33.25-41.50 per hour for all other US locations.

Freelance Sound Designer

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