Live Broadcast Technician

Fox

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 73,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WTXF Fox 29 is seeking an Engineering Technician to support live studio broadcasts and maintain high broadcast standards. You will assist with a range of live production tasks to ensure seamless transmission and quality signals.

Responsibilities include operating production switchers and automation systems, troubleshooting under tight deadlines, coordinating with technical teams, and keeping up with evolving broadcast technology.

Qualifications

Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred, or a minimum of 2 years of equivalent industry experience.
Proven capability to operate a broad range of 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.
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, ensure FCC compliance.
Troubleshooting & Reporting: Identify technical issues, resolve live feed problems, and prepare post-transmission reports.
Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging broadcast technologies and tools.