Master Control Technician

fox com; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Television Stations is seeking a Temporary Master Control Technician for an 8-week assignment at KDFW FOX 4 in Dallas/Fort Worth. The role emphasizes precision in master control automation, IP/satellite transmission, and live-air operations in a high-volume broadcast environment.

The position requires a 2-year technical or RTf degree (or equivalent experience) and shows preference for prior Master Control or transmission experience.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical or RTf degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• 1 year of Master Control/Transmission technician experience preferred.
• Proficiency with master control automation and broadcast software applications.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day Master Control operations and on-air switching with precision.
• Oversee transmission platforms and feed acquisition via IP/video/satellite.
• Process and verify incoming news and syndicated content for air.
• Maintain transmitter logs and FCC compliance, including EAS tests.
• Multi-task across systems under live-air pressure.

Skills

Master Control Automation

IP/Satellite Transmission

iNews

Broadcast Software

Education

2-year technical or RTf degree

Tools

Master Control software

IP/satellite platforms

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KDFW FOX 4—the ratings leader in the #4 media market in the nation—is moving into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. To ensure flawless continuous operations during this transition, we are seeking a detailed-oriented and agile Temporary Master Control Technician for an 8-week assignment. If you bring proven experience in master control automation, transmission operations, and signal ingest in a high-volume broadcast environment, join our crew for this landmark shift in North Texas television.

The Responsibilities

• Master Control & Automation: Execute day-to-day Master Control operations, running MC automation software, graphics playback systems, and on-air switching with absolute precision.
• Transmission Operations (TOC): Oversee transmission platforms, utilizing IP video and satellite platforms for feed acquisition, routing, and distribution.
• Ingest & Content Management: Process, ingest, and verify incoming news and syndicated programming content for air.
• Compliance & Logging: Maintain accurate documentation of transmitter logs, FCC requirements, and Emergency Alert System (EAS) tests.
• Operational Adaptability: Multi-task seamlessly across simultaneous technical systems under tight deadlines in a top-tier market station.

Key Requirements

• Education & Experience: 2-year technical or Radio-Television-Film (RTF) degree preferred (equivalent professional experience actively considered).
• Industry Background: 1 year of experience as a Master Control Technician, Production/ Operations Technician, or Transmission Technicain strongly preferred.
• Systems Knowledge: Proficiency with master control automation, IP/satellite transmission platforms, current operating systems, iNews, and industry broadcast software applications.
• Professional Attributes: Strong multi-tasker, clear communicator, effective team player, and able to maintain a calm demeanor under live-air pressure.
• Availability: Must be flexible to work variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as operational demands require.

Work Schedule & Assignment Length

• Duration: 8 weeks (Temporary, Full-time)
• Shifts: Variable (Includes nights, weekends, and holidays)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $24.30-43.98 per hour.