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
Fox News Media is looking for a Music Supervisor, Sound Designer to join their team in New York, NY. As the Music Supervisor, Sound Designer, you are responsible for supporting the audio needs of both Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, Fox Nation and Fox Weather – including the editorial staff and the graphics department. You must 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
Support graphics department with sound design, music selection and ProTools editing and mixing for all animations, including all show material, segments, network IDs, and specials
Find music for shows and segments
Add sound effects to animations
Maintain contracted music libraries
Consultation for and dissemination of library music to production staff and graphics department
Interface with control rooms including operation, transfer of audio, and maintenance of the DAD ENCO system
Track all music use for submission to publishing agencies (BMI, ASCAP, SESAC etc.) through SoundMouse, including supervision of directors and production staff with regard to proper and timely creation and submission of cue sheets for all music played on air
Understand and maintain all associated computer networks with regard to transfer, playout and use of music.
Provide support for production staff and editors for use of music and sound design in all edited pre-tape packages
Update Fox Publishing with regard to all music use, reporting and acquisition issues
Enforce the FCC’s CALM Act and monitor commercial volume using LKFS metering
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Ability to work quickly within Pro Tools
Knowledge of SoundMouse
Both Mac/PC proficiency
Team player – an absolute must!
Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes potential unscheduled overtime as dictated by breaking news or other production needs
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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.