Production Technician

Fox • Dallas, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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 maintain seamless live newscast operations at our current facility while permanent staff train on systems at the new site, we are seeking experienced, temporary candidates to fill News Production Director, Master Control Technician, Production Technician, and Production Automation Technician roles for an 8-week assignment. This role is for a Production Technician for a temporary 8-week assignment.

Requirements

• 2-year technical or Radio-Television-Film (RTF) degree preferred (equivalent professional experience actively considered).
• 1 year of hands-on experience as a Production/Operations Technician, Master Control Technician, or Transmission Technician strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of modern broadcast operating systems, iNews, and core industry software.
• Direct, effective communicator.
• Highly collaborative.
• Maintains a calm, professional demeanor under tight deadlines.
• Flexible schedule required, including nights, weekends, and holidays as operational demands shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate audio consoles, robotic cameras, and graphics platforms.
• Assist Director in coding production automation shows for high-volume news programming.
• Perform Transmission Operations Center (TOC) duties, leveraging modern IP video and satellite transmission platforms for news acquisition, ingest, and feed management.
• Manage complex technical responsibilities concurrently in a fast-paced, news-intensive market environment.
• Oversee studio floor care, lighting/set upkeep, and general technical readiness.
• Assist talent and guests in the studio.
• Maintain high technical standards across daily operations and perform other duties as assigned during our physical and operational shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree