OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Sports

FOX Sports 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, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports’ digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Additionally, FOX Sports and social broadcasting platform, Caffeine jointly own Caffeine Studios which creates exclusive eSports, sports and live entertainment content. Also included in FOX Sports’ portfolio are FOX’s interests in joint-venture business Big Ten Network as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Big Ten Network is looking for a Freelance Quality Control Operator to join their team in Chicago, IL. 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 with broadcast students in the StudentU program on our 14 campuses, helping them prepare for broadcasts and being there to answer questions and provide feedback. 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor games streaming on B1G+ platform, including placing events live and ending the broadcast at their conclusion and slating during any delaysWork directly with broadcast control rooms 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 StudentU team with creation of production guides and updating record books, rosters, and other materials

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Basic understanding of how sports television is producedOutstanding communication skillsStrong ability to multi-task and monitor multiple games simultaneouslyHelpful, positive attitudeBasic computer skillsLove of sports and knowledge of the teams and student-athletes of the Big Ten conference

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

Previous experience with Newtek production products (Tricaster, 3Play) and/or Viz or XPression graphics systems 

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