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On-Air Coordinator

Job Number: R50026087

Brand: Fox Corporation

Job Type: Content Programming, Quality Assurance

Location Type: Onsite

Experience Level: Experienced Hires

Location: Tempe, Arizona

Job Posting Date: July 29, 2024

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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have a great opportunity for an On-Air Coordinator!!! The On-Air Coordinator is responsible for the final daily quality control of our Ad Revenue averaging 2.5 to 3 billion dollars per year for Fox. You will be responsible for all daily issues and errors of these Ads and will have to perform these quality control tasks on strict daily timelines (hours to minutes before they go to broadcast air). The On-Air Coordinator is a forward-facing role where you will be in constant communication in instructing a large team of engineers on what tasks need to be prioritized to make sure all daily deadlines are met as well as collaborate with multiple departments throughout the organization to identify and correct errors.

You will have the opportunity to assist direct Live Fox shows and be responsible for the timing and airing of all elements including commercials and promos during these live shows as well as the coordination of timing between shows. You will speak directly to the Assistant Director and Director of our Live shows for exact second timings. You are ultimately responsible for making sure all elements (program, commercial, and promo) that make up the whole of our broadcast are assembled and ready for air seven days a week. Due to the nature of this role, the ability and flexibility to work any day of the week, including weekends, is imperative.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Quality control over On-Air Programming
  • Coordinate all aspects of our live programming, from coordinating with the show to Assistant Directing the live shows from the broadcast center
  • Oversee transitions between dayparts, such as the transition between Sports and Prime
  • Create schedules to send to affiliates and ensure captioning is booked for all sporting events
  • Provide coverage for the Program Services Coordinator, taking in deliveries from shows and maintaining correct information about each show
  • Move commercials to avoid conflicts between advertisers
  • Spot technical issues with shows, commercials, or promos
  • Monitor world events to ensure that FOX has sensitivity to current events

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
  • Experience in cable or broadcast operations and experience with live television shows
  • Specific experience in coordinating television broadcasting work
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Good mathematical and superior reasoning skills
  • Good computer skills, including experience with email, the internet, and various word-processing programs
  • Good organizational and project management skills
  • Proven leadership and supervisory skills
  • Ability to multitask and work effectively under daily time constraints in a high-pressure environment
  • Ability to work any day of the week, including weekends

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's degree

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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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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