Live News Studio Technician & Technical Director (Per Diem)

Fox Television Stations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative Environment

Learn from the Best

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Lifestyle Perks

Job summary

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is seeking a Studio Technician / Technical Director for per diem, part-time shifts in the DC area. You will fill production roles, prep materials, and operate in a fast-paced live control room environment.

Requirements include a HS Diploma and 3 years of broadcast technician experience; union I.A.T.S.E Local 819 membership is required. Scheduling includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma (or equivalent) required; vocational/technical training preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of recent experience as a broadcast technician or similar in news.
• Experience in a medium to major market is required.

Responsibilities

• Fill a variety of production roles and prep material for broadcasts.
• Operate in a fast-paced live production control room and studio.
• Perform roles including technical director, audio operator, robotic camera, or floor director.
• Interact with on-air staff, production and technical crews, and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate live broadcast equipment

Excellent communication

News judgment

Live production environments

Automated control room experience

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Job description

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is seeking a Studio Technician / Technical Director for per diem, part-time shifts in the DC area. You will fill production roles, prep materials, and operate in a fast-paced live control room environment.

Requirements include a HS Diploma and 3 years of broadcast technician experience; union I.A.T.S.E Local 819 membership is required. Scheduling includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.