OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** News ***
*** News *** operates the *** News Channel (FNC), *** Business Network (FBN), *** News Digital, *** News Radio, *** News Headlines 24/7, *** News podcasts and the direct-to-consumer subscription streaming ser *** *** Nation. A top five-cable network, FNC has been the most watched television news channel for more than 18 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks as the number one business channel on cable. Owned by *** Corporation, *** News *** reaches 200 million people each month.
JOB DESCRIPTION *** News is looking for a Freelance Teleprompter Operator to join our New York Bureau and work on a team to move a show from inception to closing. As the Freelance Teleprompter Operator, you should have great organizational skills and can effortlessly adjust to the constant changes in a live studio environment.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - Operate the teleprompter during live events and filming
- Work with on-air talent with different speech patterns
- Match the information on the screen with what is occurring on the set
- Ensure the working condition of the teleprompter system before on air the program
- Inform computer specialists if any problems are found and arrange another system as a reserve
**** YOU **** NEED - 0 to 2 years of experience with appropriate internship experience
- Experience with prompter systems and software
- Familiarity with the dynamics of a live studio environment
- A strong interest in television
- Willingness and flexibility to work weekends, overnights and holidays
- Ability to work in highly distracting settings and under considerable pressure
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER - Bachelor's degree, ideally in TV production, *** , Journalism, or Communications, or equivalent experience
- Autoscript and iNews 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.
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