Studio Technician / Technical Director

FOX News Channel; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 43,463 - 72,503; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to onsite fitness center

Vibrant local dining and shopping options

Job summary

FOX News Channel in Bethesda is looking for a Studio Technician / Technical Director (Part-Time) to support live production in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include operating broadcast equipment and interacting with production crews. Ideal candidates will have a passion for journalism and strong technical skills.

This position offers a flexible schedule, catering to the dynamic nature of news operations, with a pay rate between $31.55 and $52.63 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent experience as a broadcast technician or similar role.
• Previous experience in a medium to major size market is required.

Responsibilities

• Fill a variety of production roles and prep material for broadcasts.
• Interact effectively with on-air staff and production crews.
• Perform functions including technical director and audio operator.

Skills

Live broadcast production equipment operation

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of live production environments

Experience with automated control room environments

Professional demeanor

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical school or degree preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations FOX 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 Studio Technician / Technical Director (Per Diem Part-Time)

WTTG/WDCA – FOX 5 DC/FOX 5 Plus is a leading and valued newsroom dedicated to delivering high‑quality news across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. As part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, we are committed to providing our audience with timely, accurate, and engaging content. We are renowned for delivering the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market. If you have experience with floor directing, live production broadcast equipment, and studio operations this may be the perfect job for you. The ideal candidate will have a passion for journalism, focuses on delivering high quality newscasts to local viewers, and is a leader in the news production environment.

Why Join Us?

Creative Environment: Work in a fast‑paced culture where teamwork and ideas are valued. Learn from the Best: Collaborate with accomplished journalists and media professionals. State‑of‑the‑Art Facilities: Operate from our cutting‑edge studios in downtown Bethesda. Lifestyle Perks: Access to onsite fitness center, vibrant local dining, and shopping options.

What You’ll Do

Fill a variety of production roles and prep material for our broadcasts. Operate in a fast‑paced, live production control room and studio. Perform functions including, but not limited to, technical director, audio operator, robotic camera, and/or floor director. Interact effectively and professionally with on‑air staff, off‑air staff, production and technical crews, and management. Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

HS Diploma (or equivalent) is required. Vocational/technical school, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a broadcast technician, master control technician, technical director, or similar role in a news environment. Previous experience in a medium to major size market is required.

Skills

• Ability to operate live broadcast production equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and news judgment.
• Solid understanding of live production environments, specifically news production, is required.
• Experience with automated control room environments.
• Must be able to sit and stand for an extended period.
• Professionalism: Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure, consistently displaying a professional demeanor.
• Positive and supportive newsroom citizen.

Additional Details

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 operation. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays, and in the case of breaking news. Candidate will also be required to join the I.A.T.S.E Local 819 union. This position will be for no less than two weeks, with no end date determined at this time.

Compensation

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 $31.55-52.63 per hour.

EEO Statement

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.