Master Control & Live News Broadcast Technician

Fox Television Stations; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Television Stations Milwaukee is seeking a Broadcast Production Technician to support News Operations, Production, Master Control and the TOC. This union-represented role offers an opportunity to work with a top-notch team and cutting-edge gear to create live, compelling newscasts on day one.

You will collaborate with Producers and Control Room staff to direct broadcasts using Ross Overdrive, operate audio consoles and robotic cameras, insert weather and breaking-news cut-ins, and ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 1+ years of experience in a broadcast operation.
• Experience directing newscasts, audio operations, robotic cameras, master control, and TOC (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Clear, effective communication.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate broadcast control room and master control equipment.
• Direct newscasts using Ross Overdrive, operate audio consoles and robotic cameras, and bring in live shots from reporters in the field.
• Collaborate with Producers and Control Room Crew to create live, error-free newscasts.
• Execute weather and breaking news cut-ins, edit playlists, perform EAS tests, and monitor transmitter functions per FCC rules.
• Monitor broadcast streams, insert commercials, and prep on-air content.
• Work under tight deadlines with high attention to detail.

Skills

Broadcast operations experience

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Under pressure performance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Evertz Mediator

iNews

BitCentral

Chyron

Job description

Fox Television Stations Milwaukee is seeking a Broadcast Production Technician to support News Operations, Production, Master Control and the TOC. This union-represented role offers an opportunity to work with a top-notch team and cutting-edge gear to create live, compelling newscasts on day one.

You will collaborate with Producers and Control Room staff to direct broadcasts using Ross Overdrive, operate audio consoles and robotic cameras, insert weather and breaking-news cut-ins, and ensure