Freelance Studio/Field Technician
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Fox Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Summary
The technician will manage transmission and technical operations for programming originating from the Washington DC anchor studio. Responsibilities include troubleshooting technical issues, setting up guests, and coordinating with NY-based technical teams.
Job Description
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
Fox News is looking for a dedicated and experienced Freelance Field/Studio Technician to support a remote anchor studio based in the Washington DC area. In this role, you’ll help ensure smooth, reliable broadcasts by managing transmission and technical operations for programming originating from the studio. This position requires on-site availability two to three days per week, typically from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with occasional early pre-tape shifts as needed. Candidates must be based in the Washington, D.C., area.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinate transmission with NY tech managers, the satellite desk, and transmission teams
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Troubleshoot all technical issues on-site with field show teams and NY-based technical staff
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Set up and mic guests, including managing IFB needs
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Stage manage live broadcasts as needed
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Support the anchor and field producer as needed
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
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Relevant technical broadcast experience
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Strong troubleshooting skills and a solid understanding of live transmission workflows
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Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
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A collaborative, team-first mindset
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Ability to maintain a calm, solutions-oriented approach in a fast-paced live-news environment
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Professionalism and discretion when working with high-profile talent
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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 $45.00-55.00 per hour.
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in nine of the top ten largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce nearly 1,000 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Media Production
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in nine of the top ten largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce nearly 1,000 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Media Production
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA