{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b3cfd35728645563e942b47e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b3cfd35728645563e942b47e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b3cfd35728645563e942b47e","title":"Lead Audio Operator","description":"OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY\r\nFox 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. The network is the number one cable network and has been the most-watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years. Fox News Media reaches 200 million people each month.\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION\r\nWe're seeking an experienced Lead Audio Operator to support live studio and remote productions. This role is responsible for mixing and managing broadcast audio, maintaining intercom and audio systems, and ensuring consistent, high-quality sound across all productions. You'll work closely with production and engineering teams while helping guide and support less experienced audio staff in a fast-paced live environment.\r\nA SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES\r\nServe as Lead A1 for remote and studio productions\r\nDesign, build, and operate complex live audio workflows including studio and remote translations and transcriptions\r\nOperate and program advanced digital mixing on Calrec consoles for live newscasts and production\r\nProgram and maintain intercom systems including Calrec RTS, ADAM, and AZ Edit environments\r\nCollaborate with production, engineering, and technical management teams to ensure seamless integration of audio systems and workflows\r\nLead, mentor, and set expectations for less experienced mixers and freelance audio staff\r\nEnsure consistency, clarity, and creative excellence in all elements of broadcast audio (studio mics, effects, music, IFB, comms, etc.)\r\nPerform facility checks with A2 and stage manager for all mic and IFB positions in studio before daily production begins, including studio set up\r\nWork with broadcast engineers to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly under live broadcast pressure\r\nMaintain comprehensive knowledge of signal flow, routing, gain structure, and redundancy planning\r\nWHAT YOU WILL NEED\r\nExperience with high-level, live broadcast audio mixing\r\nExpert-level proficiency with digital mixing consoles including Calrec, RTS intercom systems, AZ Edit, Dante, and AoIP audio networks\r\nSolid signal flow knowledge (analog, digital, embedded audio)\r\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills\r\nAvailability to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays\r\nAbility to work in a control room for 2-3 hours without a break\r\nLI-KC1\r\nWe 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.\r\nPursuant 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 $35.50-$50.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for union-represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.\r\nView more detail about FOX Benefits.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Foxcom","rawCompany":"foxcom","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-04T03:00:54.542Z","occupations":[{"code":"27-4012.00","title":"Broadcast Technicians","slug":"broadcast-technicians"},{"code":"27-2012.05","title":"Media Technical Directors/Managers","slug":"media-technical-directors-managers"},{"code":"27-2012.03","title":"Media Programming Directors","slug":"media-programming-directors"}],"industries":[{"code":"516120","title":"Television Broadcasting Stations","slug":"television-broadcasting-stations"},{"code":"512191","title":"Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services","slug":"teleproduction-and-other-postproduction-services"},{"code":"516110","title":"Radio Broadcasting Stations","slug":"radio-broadcasting-stations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Audio Operator","description":"OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY\r\nFox 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. The network is the number one cable network and has been the most-watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years. Fox News Media reaches 200 million people each month.\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION\r\nWe're seeking an experienced Lead Audio Operator to support live studio and remote productions. This role is responsible for mixing and managing broadcast audio, maintaining intercom and audio systems, and ensuring consistent, high-quality sound across all productions. You'll work closely with production and engineering teams while helping guide and support less experienced audio staff in a fast-paced live environment.\r\nA SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES\r\nServe as Lead A1 for remote and studio productions\r\nDesign, build, and operate complex live audio workflows including studio and remote translations and transcriptions\r\nOperate and program advanced digital mixing on Calrec consoles for live newscasts and production\r\nProgram and maintain intercom systems including Calrec RTS, ADAM, and AZ Edit environments\r\nCollaborate with production, engineering, and technical management teams to ensure seamless integration of audio systems and workflows\r\nLead, mentor, and set expectations for less experienced mixers and freelance audio staff\r\nEnsure consistency, clarity, and creative excellence in all elements of broadcast audio (studio mics, effects, music, IFB, comms, etc.)\r\nPerform facility checks with A2 and stage manager for all mic and IFB positions in studio before daily production begins, including studio set up\r\nWork with broadcast engineers to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly under live broadcast pressure\r\nMaintain comprehensive knowledge of signal flow, routing, gain structure, and redundancy planning\r\nWHAT YOU WILL NEED\r\nExperience with high-level, live broadcast audio mixing\r\nExpert-level proficiency with digital mixing consoles including Calrec, RTS intercom systems, AZ Edit, Dante, and AoIP audio networks\r\nSolid signal flow knowledge (analog, digital, embedded audio)\r\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills\r\nAvailability to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays\r\nAbility to work in a control room for 2-3 hours without a break\r\nLI-KC1\r\nWe 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.\r\nPursuant 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 $35.50-$50.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for union-represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.\r\nView more detail about FOX Benefits.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-04T03:00:54.542Z","dateModified":"2026-07-04T03:00:54.542Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Foxcom","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b3cfd35728645563e942b47e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b3cfd35728645563e942b47e"}}