Studio Technician/Technical Director
About The Position
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus seeks a Studio Technician/Technical Director to support broadcast, digital, and streaming news production. The role fills a variety of production positions and prepares material for broadcasts in a fast-paced live production control room and studio. Duties may include technical direction, audio operation, robotic camera operation, and floor direction. The position requires effective, professional interaction with on-air and off-air staff, production and technical crews, and management. FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 operation. Scheduling flexibility is essential, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, holidays, and breaking-news coverage. The position is per diem and part-time, will last at least two weeks, and has no determined end date. The successful candidate will be required to join the I.A.T.S.E Local 819 union.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of recent experience as a broadcast technician, master control technician, technical director, or in a similar role in a news environment.
- Previous experience in a medium- to major-size market.
- Ability to operate live broadcast production equipment.
- Excellent communication skills and news judgment.
- Solid understanding of live production environments, particularly news production.
- Experience with automated control room environments.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure while consistently displaying a professional demeanor.
- Positive and supportive newsroom citizenship.
- Flexibility to work evenings, early mornings, weekends, holidays, and during breaking news.
- Must join the I.A.T.S.E Local 819 union.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational/technical school education, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Fill a variety of production roles and prepare material for broadcasts.
- Operate in a fast-paced, live production control room and studio.
- Perform duties such as technical director, audio operator, robotic camera operator, and/or floor director.
- Interact effectively and professionally with on-air staff, off-air staff, production and technical crews, and management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Access to an onsite fitness center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
