Freelance Quality Control Operator - Big Ten Network

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox SportsFOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Big Ten Network is looking for Freelance Quality Control Operators to join their team in Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA. The Freelance Quality Control Operators are charged with ensuring live events streaming on the B1G+ platform meet and exceed production standards for broadcast. You will work closely over intercom with broadcast students in the StudentU program on our 18 campuses, helping them prepare for broadcasts and being there to answer questions and provide feedback.A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESMonitor games streaming on the B1G+ platform, including placing events live and ending the broadcast at their conclusion and slating during any delaysWork directly with broadcast control rooms over intercom to check production elements meet broadcast quality standards prior to events beginningProvide students with feedback before, during, and after events to communicate expectations, successes, and areas for improvementIdentify great moments during broadcasts and communicate those to the StudentU team and digital media team for featuring on B1G social media accounts, as well as other Big Ten Network linear programmingAssist the StudentU team with the creation of production guides and updating record books, rosters, and other materialsWHAT YOU WILL NEEDBasic understanding of how sports television is producedBasic computer skillsOutstanding communication skillsStrong ability to multitask and monitor multiple games simultaneouslyHelpful, positive attitudeLove of sports and knowledge of the teams and student-athletes of the Big Ten conferenceAble to work evening and weekend shifts based on the live event scheduleNICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKERPrevious experience with the XPression graphics system and video production/control room equipmentWe 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 $20.00-24.00 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr FOX News Channel