OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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

We are looking for an organized, eager, and ambitious individual to join the Technical Operations Department as a Scheduling Coordinator.  The Scheduling Coordinator will execute the daily departmentwide scheduling management system and will work closely with colleagues, staff, freelancers, and management. The Scheduling Coordinator will schedule technical crews across various Fox News Media networks and programs in a 24/7 breaking news environment.  You will also act as a liaison between operation supervisors, tech managers and producers, and staff in coordinating technical program coverage for all Fox News Media networks.  

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate weekly production schedule for technical operators (staff & freelancers)

Update and manage work schedules daily and implement last-minute changes

Assist in the coordination of monthly tech ops time off requests via WorkDay and the Advance Booking Calendars

Answer sick calls from tech ops and coordinate coverage for shifts

Work closely with tech managers and supervisors by communicating daily crewing needs

Communicate with producers when needed to update changes in daily work schedules

Work closely with the scheduling manager to coordinate open shifts and implement new program changes

Respond to daily production requests utilizing internal systems for pretapes, rehearsals, program location changes, etc.

Respond to breaking news events as needed

Maintain the Xytech/Mediapulse scheduling system by utilizing the technology software updates

Occasional on-call duties

Perform special projects/duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A Bachelor’s degree in television production or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience

2+ years of relevant experience

Knowledge of television production and technical crew positions

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple groups/levels in an organization

Effective communicator with strong phone etiquette including writing skills

Excellent computer application skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word)

Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong conflict/resolution skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Must have a positive attitude and be a team player

Must be highly organized, mature, and a self-starter who works well with people

Willing and able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends to meet 24/7 operational 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.

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