Freelance Live News Technical Director

Fox Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox News Media in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Freelance Technical Director to operate the control room for live news programming in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.

You will direct live productions, collaborate with producers and editors, organize switcher files and visual effects, and troubleshoot real-time issues while maintaining calm and professional presence on air. Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3+ years of relevant experience; willingness to cover weekends and shifts during breaking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills.
• Experience as a Technical Director in a live news or broadcast environment.
• Knowledge of switchers, DVE's, device controllers, and video servers.
• Excellent control room demeanor, leadership skills, and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in a high-pressure environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, processes, and procedures.
• Strong interest in current events.
• Flexibility to work weekends and any shift within a 24-hour schedule, including during breaking news.

Responsibilities

• Direct live, fast-paced productions across the FOX News networks.
• Collaborate with producers, graphic designers, and editorial leaders to enhance show production.
• Provide creative and technical input during the development of new shows.
• Organize and maintain switcher files, visual effects, and peripheral equipment within the technical director area.
• Monitor video workflows and troubleshoot technical issues in real time.
• Maintain a calm, professional, and collaborative presence in the control room.

Skills

Live broadcast experience

Leadership

Decision-making under pressure

Willingness to learn new tech

Weekend/shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Switcher systems

DVE

Device controllers

Video servers

Job description

Fox News Media in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Freelance Technical Director to operate the control room for live news programming in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.

You will direct live productions, collaborate with producers and editors, organize switcher files and visual effects, and troubleshoot real-time issues while maintaining calm and professional presence on air. Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3+ years of relevant experience; willingness to cover weekends and shifts during breaking