Broadcast Master Control Tech - Live News Ops

FOX; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits per CBA

Job summary

FOX6 Milwaukee is seeking a Broadcast Production Technician to join our News Operations, Production and Master Control teams. You will operate control room equipment, direct newscasts and bring in live shots from the field, ensuring clean, error-free broadcasts.

You will collaborate with producers and control room staff to deliver timely weather, breaking news cut-ins and on-air content while maintaining FCC compliance. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required; union-represented position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Experience in broadcast operations preferred.
• Willingness to learn: TOC, master control, and other areas.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate broadcast control room & master control equipment.
• Direct newscasts using Ross Overdrive.
• Collaborate with Producers and Control Room Crew.
• Manage weather and breaking news cut-ins.
• Monitor streams, insert commercials, prep on-air content.
• Meet tight deadlines with high attention to detail.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Decision making

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Evertz Mediator

Ross Overdrive

iNews

BitCentral

Chyron

Job description

FOX6 Milwaukee is seeking a Broadcast Production Technician to join our News Operations, Production and Master Control teams. You will operate control room equipment, direct newscasts and bring in live shots from the field, ensuring clean, error-free broadcasts.

You will collaborate with producers and control room staff to deliver timely weather, breaking news cut-ins and on-air content while maintaining FCC compliance. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required; union-represented position.