Freelance Sound Designer

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.