Freelance Makeup Artist
- Pay
- $45 – $55 per hour
- Location
- New York, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Contract
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- television makeup
- makeup application for men and women
- fast-paced on-air makeup
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 Freelance Makeup Artist will be part of a team of artists responsible for readying Fox News Anchors, reporters, and contributors to appear on television. The role will require a high level of proficiency in makeup artistry for both men and women, as well as the ability to work extremely quickly and have an understanding of the pace of cable television news.
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 $45.00-55.00 per hour.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Makeup application in a manner appropriate for television for both men and women - Often this must be accomplished very quickly with a high level of skill, especially for women Provide excellent customer service for those who are visiting the Fox News Channel and always project a friendly, helpful demeanor for talent and other staff alike Demonstrate good judgment in solving/identifying problems in advance and proposing solutions Be a team player at all times, jump in to help others who are readying talent for air, as well as be a good steward of the makeup room, and share this responsibility with other artists Keep the makeup room and one's personal space clean, tidy, free of clutter, and identify for management products that need to be replenished so that supplies are well-stocked Understand that the nature of television news requires employees to be able to change their schedule and/or work earlier or later than a planned shift to accommodate the needs of a news bureau responding to breaking news WHAT YOU WILL NEED Demonstrated ability in television makeup and hair for both men and women Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in the field of hair and makeup for television news Meticulous and careful in their work with a very high personal standard of excellence A positive attitude and strong work ethic Demonstrated ability to maintain the extremely professional behavior that is necessary as a representative of Fox News Media involved in the greeting and looking, after all, appearing on the air Promptness and dependability are a must #LI-AA1 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 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Freelance Makeup Artist role at Fox?
The Freelance Makeup Artist posting at Fox states compensation of $45 – $55 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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This Freelance Makeup Artist position at Fox is located in New York, NY (On-site). Always check Fox's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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