Production Technician

FOX Television Stations•Houston, TX

35d•$34 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

KRIV FOX 26, the FOX owned-and-operated station in Houston, is transforming how local news is gathered and delivered. We no longer wait for appointed times to deliver content. We're a STREAMING FIRST news organization. We are seeking a Full-Time Production Technician to join our news team. This role supports live and recorded news production in a fast-paced, automated broadcast environment.

Requirements

Full-Time Production Technician role
Support live and recorded news production in a fast-paced, automated broadcast environment
Operate confidently in both traditional and digital-first environments
Hands-on experience with live switching, technical directing, producing, or directing live news content in a deadline-driven control room environment
Ability to multitask under pressure
Communicate clearly
Work well in a team environment
Adapt quickly during breaking news
Flexible hours are required, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, vacation coverage, and sick-leave coverage

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a director, technical director, or audio operator
Knowledge of Chyron or similar graphics systems
Experience producing and writing content

Responsibilities

Switching and coding live newscasts using the Ross Overdrive Automation System
Operating or supporting Vizrt / TriCaster workflows, audio, graphics, robotic cameras, studio lighting, floor directing, and live-shot coordination
Working with the Technical Operations Center to tune in and troubleshoot live shots using LiveU Central, microwave, and other live transmission systems