Evening Live News Studio & Field Technician (Freelance)

Fox Corporation; Washington; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox News Media seeks a dedicated Freelance Field/Studio Technician to support a remote anchor studio in the Washington DC area. You will help ensure smooth broadcasts by managing transmission and technical operations from the studio. This on-site role requires availability two to three days per week, typically 4:00 p.m.

to 8:30 p.m., and candidates must reside in the Washington, D.C. area. Key duties include coordinating transmission with NY tech managers and satellite staff, troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Relevant technical broadcast experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a solid understanding of live transmission workflows
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• A collaborative, team-first mindset
• Ability to maintain a calm, solutions-oriented approach in a fast-paced live-news environment
• Professionalism and discretion when working with high-profile talent

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transmission with NY tech managers, the satellite desk, and transmission teams
• Troubleshoot all technical issues on-site with field show teams and NY-based technical staff
• Set up and mic guests, including managing IFB needs
• Stage manage live broadcasts as needed
• Support the anchor and field producer as needed

Skills

Broadcast technical experience

Troubleshooting

Live transmission workflows

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Discretion

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

Job description

Fox News Media seeks a dedicated Freelance Field/Studio Technician to support a remote anchor studio in the Washington DC area. You will help ensure smooth broadcasts by managing transmission and technical operations from the studio. This on-site role requires availability two to three days per week, typically 4:00 p.m.

to 8:30 p.m., and candidates must reside in the Washington, D.C. area. Key duties include coordinating transmission with NY tech managers and satellite staff, troubleshooting