Freelance A2/Audio Assistant
- Pay
- $36 – $44 per hour
- Location
- New York, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Contract
- Level
- Entry level
- Listed
- 21 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- RF frequency troubleshooting
- microphone techniques
- Yamaha RIO
- Calrec Hydra I/O
Also useful
- IFB wiring
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.
About the role
We are looking for an Audio Assistant/A2 to join our Fox News family and New York operations team creating daily live content for Fox News Channel. You work directly with the FNC/FBN audio engineer and crew for our live and live-to-tape shows at our New York facility.
- This is a freelance-based role and you must be flexible to work on multiple shows over varied hours and days.
A Snapshot of Your Responsibilities
- Mic guests as needed for live and as-live production
- Assist in the maintenance of audio equipment under the direction of the A1
- Strong communication skills are a requirement
- Move and organize furniture and set pieces in the studio prior to and following the shoot.
- Other tasks as directed by the A1 or manager
- Provide immediate solutions in the event of equipment failure or other audio problems
What You Will Need
- Experience working in a television studio operation or field environment.
- Strong ability to react quickly to changing requirements
- Must have knowledge of RF frequencies and be able to troubleshoot when necessary
- Need to be familiar with microphone techniques for both field and studio
- Effective ability to plan ahead, identify possible problems, and possess strong troubleshooting skills
- You should have an understanding in the aesthetics of microphone cabling and IFB wiring
- Ability to work various hours on weekdays, weekends, overnights, and holidays is a must.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Yamaha RIO & Calrec Hydra I/O boxes
- #LI-AA1
- 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 $36.00-43.75 per hour.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Fox's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Freelance A2/Audio Assistant posting at Fox states compensation of $36 – $44 per hour. It is listed as a contract position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Fox's official career site.
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