Freelance Scheuduling Coordinator (R50031795)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox Sports FOX 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 http://FOXSports.com 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 DESCRIPTION

FOX Sports is looking for a Freelance Scheduling Coordinator to support the Post Production Scheduling team during the 2026 World Cup. The Freelance Scheduling Coordinator provides critical logistical support for the Creative Services, On-Air Promos, Live Show Edit/Playback, Post Production, and Post Operations groups. The Coordinator will help manage high-volume scheduling for 300+ daily hire union freelancers across 50+ broadcast rooms and 100+ workstations, ensuring seamless communication in a high-pressure, live-sports environment.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning & Strategy

• Build and manage weekly schedules for approximately 45 union freelancers based on specific department or show requirements
• Represent the Scheduling department in logistical and planning meetings to align staffing with upcoming production milestones

Live Operations & Real-Time Logistics

• Rapidly execute shift adjustments (start/end times, coding, and locations) to ensure complete coverage for live broadcasts
• Proactively communicate shift changes to all relevant parties; track and confirm freelancer receipt/availability in a timely manner
• Immediately address last-minute call-outs and resource gaps to maintain production continuity
• Verify that all personnel have the necessary hardware/software access, workspace assignments, and other supplies to begin work immediately upon arrival

Administrative & Financial Compliance

• Maintain real-time accuracy within the scheduling software and all shared departmental documentation
• Review and approve timecards and labor coding for 100+ union freelancers, ensuring meticulous accuracy to prevent payroll discrepancies
• Proactively monitor work rules for multiple unions to flag, track, and mitigate potential overages

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Proficiency in office collaborative tools, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Outlook, and ideally Salesforce.
• Ability to quickly synthesize and apply union labor rules
• Ability to maintain clarity of information and professional communication, particularly in written correspondence
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, live-broadcast environment where priorities and tasks shift on a minute-to-minute basis
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proven track record of maintaining data accuracy in high-volume environments
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use diplomacy and tact when coordinating with production partners and union personnel.
• Proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving logistical conflicts independently
• Capable of managing multiple high-priority requests simultaneously while working under pressure
• Available to work a non-traditional schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, to support the 24/7 nature of the World Cup

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience in post-production within a broadcast, studio, or post-house environment
• Prior experience working with IATSE or NABET union contracts

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.

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 $29.09-32.93 per hour.