Live Broadcast Engineering Technician

Fox Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 56.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

FOX News Channel is seeking an Engineering Technician to support live studio broadcasts and transmission standards at WTXF Fox 29. The role focuses on operating and maintaining production and master control systems during live shows.

The ideal candidate will have an AA degree or equivalent experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work varied shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Formación

• AA degree or 2+ years of equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Proven capability to operate a broad range of live production and master control equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills under tight, live-broadcast deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Live Production: Serve in core operational roles including Technical Director, Audio Board Operator, Floor Director, Technical Operations Coordinator, Master Control Operator, or Program Prep/Ingest Operator.
• Equipment Operation: Command production switchers, robotic camera systems, audio consoles, and automation systems.
• Master Control & Automation: Switch on-air programming, commercials, and promotional content according to the station log. Transfer media assets from servers to the automation system and verify segment timing.
• Signal Acquisition & Feeds: Tune in and troubleshoot satellite receivers, microwave systems, and IP-delivered live shots and feeds.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Monitor live on-air signals for video or audio loss, maintain strict quality control standards, and execute required FCC compliance procedures.
• Troubleshooting & Reporting: Identify technical issues promptly, resolve live feed problems, and prepare detailed post-transmission reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging broadcast technologies, industry trends, and new production tools.

Conocimientos

Live production equipment

Master control equipment

Troubleshooting under live deadlines

Educación

AA degree or 2+ years experience

Herramientas

Broadcast equipment

Descripción del empleo

FOX News Channel is seeking an Engineering Technician to support live studio broadcasts and transmission standards at WTXF Fox 29. The role focuses on operating and maintaining production and master control systems during live shows.

The ideal candidate will have an AA degree or equivalent experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work varied shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.