Live News Broadcast Technician & Master Control

Fox

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 52,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX6 Milwaukee is seeking a Broadcast Production Technician to support News Operations, Production, Master Control and the entire station. You will work with producers and the control room crew to create live, compelling, error-free newscasts with top-notch technology.

This is a union-represented position requiring attention to detail, ability to work tight deadlines, and flexibility for weekends/holidays. Prior broadcast experience is preferred.

Qualifications

1+ years of broadcast operation experience.
Experience with directing newscasts, audio operations, robotic cameras, master control, or TOC is a plus.
Ability to work unique shifts including weekends and holidays.
Strong attention to detail and clear communication.

Responsibilities

Operate broadcast control room and master control equipment.
Direct newscasts using Ross Overdrive; operate audio consoles and robotic cameras; bring in live shots from reporters.
Collaborate with Producers and Control Room Crew to create live, error-free newscasts.
Perform weather/breaking news cut-ins, edit playlists, and monitor transmitter functions per FCC rules.
Monitor streams, insert commercials, and prep on-air content to air.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Directing

Robotic cameras

Master control

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Evertz Mediator

iNews

BitCentral

Chyron

Job description

This is a union-represented position requiring attention to detail, ability to work tight deadlines, and flexibility for weekends/holidays. Prior broadcast experience is preferred.

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