Broadcast Production / Master Control Technician

TVWITI WITI; Brown Deer (WI); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits

Zusammenfassung

Fox Corporation in Milwaukee seeks a Broadcast Production Technician to support News Operations, Production, Master Control and the full station. You will work with producers and control room staff to create live, compelling newscasts for FOX6 Milwaukee.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1+ year in broadcast operations, with proficiency in directing newscasts, audio ops, robotic cameras, and master control. Weekend/holiday shifts and quick, accurate decision-making are essential.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma.
• 1+ years of experience in a broadcast operation.
• Experience in directing newscasts, audio operations, robotic cameras, master control, and TOC (live shots).
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Able to make quick decisions under pressure with strong attention to detail.
• Nice to have: College or technical degree.
• Experience with Evertz Mediator, Ross Overdrive, iNews, BitCentral and Chyron.

Aufgaben

• Operate broadcast control room and master control equipment.
• Direct newscasts using Ross Overdrive and manage audio consoles and robotic cameras.
• Collaborate with Producers and Control Room Crew to ensure live, error-free newscasts.
• Handle weather/breaking news cut-ins, edit playlists, perform EAS tests and monitor transmitter functions.
• Monitor broadcast streams, insert commercials, and prep on-air content.
• Work under tight deadlines with high attention to detail.

Kenntnisse

Directing newscasts

Audio operations

Robotic cameras

Master control

TOC (live shots)

Ausbildung

High school diploma

College or technical degree (nice to have)

Tools

Evertz Mediator

Ross Overdrive

iNews

BitCentral

Chyron

Jobbeschreibung

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX6 Milwaukee is on the hunt for a stellar Broadcast Production Technician. This position will play a vital role in a team that supports News Operations, Production, Master Control and the entire television station. You will work with producers and the control room crew to create live, compelling, error-free newscasts. We have the perfect arena with top-notch technology waiting for you to jump in and make a difference on day one. This is a union-represented position.

SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate broadcast control room and master control equipment
• Direct newscasts using Ross Overdrive, operate audio consoles and robotic cameras, and successfully bring in live shots from reporters in the field
• Work with Producers and Control Room Crew to create live, compelling, error-free newscasts
• Successfully execute weather and breaking news cut-ins, edit playlists, carry out EAS tests, and monitor transmitter functions in accordance with FCC rules and regulations
• Monitor broadcast streams, insert commercials, record and prep on-air content
• Work under tight deadlines and must have a strong eye for detail and accuracy

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• High school diploma
• 1+ years of experience in a broadcast operation
• Experience in one or more of the following areas and willingness to learn the others: directing newscasts, audio operations, robotic cameras, master control, and TOC (bringing in live shots)
• Ability to work unique shifts and schedules including weekends and holidays
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Make quick decisions and react quickly to changing events while remaining calm under pressure
• Strong attention to detail is necessary
• NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• College or technical degree
• Experience with Evertz Mediator, Ross Overdrive, iNews, BitCentral, and Chyron

EEO Statement

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.

PAY RATE / BENEFITS

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 $16.98-37.58 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/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. View more detail about FOX Benefits.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on‑air talent to behind‑the‑scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game‑changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.