Remote Operations Technician

Fox Corporation•New York, NY

1d•$29 - $32

About The Position

Fox News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month. Fox News Media is looking for a Remote Operations Technician to work with our field operations, production, and field engineering staff. You will be responsible for driving the studio van, setting up and transmitting live shots for breaking news and/or scheduled hits for our primetime and anchored shows. Additionally, you will be trained to operate our satellite truck and A/V equipment we use in field engineering. The Remote Operations Technician should have a strong understanding of fast-paced, live television news events and working alongside guests and contributors who are live on TV.

Requirements

3 years of field newsgathering experience
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task in the field
Working knowledge of LiveU, ENG field photography and lighting
Flexibility and capacity to work in a high stress, breaking news environment
Basic understanding of computer Networking including MAC & PC OS operation
Must have a clean driving record
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts to support the demands of a 24-hour news operation, including overtime and weekends

Responsibilities

Maintenance of the Studio Van and Satellite Truck
Coordinate a remote broadcast including transmission and communications to/from the control room
Troubleshoot technical errors and document the procedure
Safely drive company-owned vehicles
Extensive, last-minute travel for breaking news