Live News Broadcast Technician — Master Control & Directing

Bangalore Fox Technology Center Private Limited; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX6 Milwaukee, part of FOX Television Stations, is seeking a Broadcast Production Technician to support News Operations, Production, Master Control and the entire station. You will collaborate with producers and the control room team to deliver live, compelling and error-free newscasts.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in broadcast operations, readiness to work varied shifts including weekends, and a keen eye for detail. Union-represented position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 1+ years of experience in a broadcast operation
• Experience in directing newscasts, audio operations, robotic cameras, master control, and TOC
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Clear and effective communication
• Calm under pressure with strong attention to detail

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 in the field
• Collaborate with Producers and Control Room Crew to create live, compelling, error-free newscasts
• Execute weather and breaking news cut-ins, edit playlists, perform EAS tests, monitor transmitter functions per FCC rules
• Monitor broadcast streams, insert commercials, record and prep on-air content
• Work under tight deadlines with a meticulous eye for detail and accuracy

Skills

Broadcast operations

Live directing

Audio operations

Robotic cameras

Master control

Decision making under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Evertz Mediator

Ross Overdrive

iNews

BitCentral

Chyron

Job description

FOX6 Milwaukee, part of FOX Television Stations, is seeking a Broadcast Production Technician to support News Operations, Production, Master Control and the entire station. You will collaborate with producers and the control room team to deliver live, compelling and error-free newscasts.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in broadcast operations, readiness to work varied shifts including weekends, and a keen eye for detail. Union-represented position with comprehensive benefits.