Per Diem Technician (R50030330)

FOX; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 37,911 - 67,309; Full time

Job summary

FOX TV Stations’ KTVU FOX 2 in the Bay Area seeks a Per Diem Broadcast Technician to join a top-rated news operation. The role focuses on Master Control, technical operations, and live sports switching to support accurate, timely broadcasts.

Responsibilities include ensuring FCC compliance, ingest control, and quality checks of the on-air signal, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Competitive hourly pay is offered for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or technical school and two years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and high stress while maintaining an exceptional on-air product.
• Experience with computer hardware, software, and networking and ability to learn new applications quickly.

Responsibilities

• Operate in Master Control, the Technical Operations Center, and Ingest.
• Ensure FCC regulations compliance for closed captioning, EAS, transmitters, text-to-speech, CALM Act.
• Tune in live shots via microwave, satellite, and bonded cellular; handle live sports switching.
• Perform quality control of the on-air signal and manage commercial and program ingest and segmentation.
• Work flexible shifts including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Clear communication

Teamwork

High-stress tolerance

Live TV operations

Education

Two years of college or technical school

Tools

Master Control automation

Ingest systems

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.

Job Description

Come join the Bay Area's top rated news station! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking individuals that have a respect for journalism and want to be part of the station's best in class reporting, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes! We are looking for a Per Diem Broadcast Technician. Come be a part of a winning team with a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operating in Master Control, the Technical Operations Center, and Ingest. Master Control automation experience a must with an emphasis on switching live sports.

Ensuring compliance with FCC regulations related to closed captioning, EAS, transmitters, text-to-speech, and the CALM Act. Live news experience is also a must to include tuning in live shots via microwave, satellite, and bonded cellular. Other duties include commercial and program ingest and segmentation as well as quality control of on-air signal. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Minimum Requirements

The ability to work under tight timelines and high stress while maintaining an exceptional on-air product. Basic technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to properly communicate issues to the Maintenance Engineers and supervisors. Computer hardware, software, and networking experience and the ability to quickly learn new applications and workflows. Must work well with others in and out of the Engineering department and be able to communicate clearly in writing as well as in person.

Two years of college or technical school and two years of related experience preferred.

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 $27.52-48.86 per hour.