Live Broadcast Engineering Technician - Flexible Shifts

Fox Television Stations; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 5,592,000 - 7,964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

Fox TV Stations in Philadelphia is seeking a dynamic Engineering Technician to support live studio broadcasts and ensure seamless transmission while upholding broadcast standards.

The role covers core operational duties across live production, master control, and signal feeds, with a focus on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and post-transmission reporting. Strong problem-solving under tight deadlines is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2+ years of equivalent industry experience.
• Experience operating live production and master control equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills under tight live-broadcast deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Live production ops

Master control

Troubleshooting

Education

A.A. or 2+ yrs experience

Job description

Fox TV Stations in Philadelphia is seeking a dynamic Engineering Technician to support live studio broadcasts and ensure seamless transmission while upholding broadcast standards.

The role covers core operational duties across live production, master control, and signal feeds, with a focus on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and post-transmission reporting. Strong problem-solving under tight deadlines is essential.