Relief Technician

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV 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

• Fill a variety of production roles; perform functions including, but not limited to, technical director/automation, audio operator/mixing, robotics/camera, chyron/graphics and floor director;
• Must have a solid understanding of live production elements, specifically news production and be able to operate live broadcast equipment;
• Work in control room environment;
• Think critically under pressure while broadcasting within strict time constraints;
• Work as a cohesive team.

Interact professionally and respectfully with on-air staff, off-air staff, production and technical crews and management.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 3 years recent experience in the broadcast technician, control room/master control and news environment in a medium to major size market;
• Excellent communication skills, strong technical skills – systems, equipment software, etc.;
• Friendly and collaborative spirit;
• Positive attitude, good judgement.

SKILLS

• Must be able to sit and stand for an extended period;
• Must be able to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel.

BENEFITS

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.

PAY

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience and in accordance with the applicable union collective bargaining agreement is: $52.63 per hour.

SCHEDULE

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.