Studio Technician/Technical Director
About The Position
FOX Television Stations is hiring a per diem, part-time Studio Technician/Technical Director for FOX 5 DC/FOX 5 Plus in Bethesda, Maryland. The position supports live news broadcasts across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms in a fast-paced newsroom, control room, and studio environment. The technician fills a variety of production roles and prepares material for broadcasts, including technical direction, audio operation, robotic camera operation, and floor direction. The role requires professional interaction with on-air and off-air staff, production and technical crews, and management. Scheduling flexibility is essential for this 24/7 operation, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news. The position is for no less than two weeks, with no end date determined at this time, and requires joining the I.A.T.S.E. Local 819 union. The pay rate is $31.55–$52.64 per hour, with the final offer depending on education, skills, experience, and location.
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-sized market.
- Ability to operate live broadcast production equipment.
- Excellent communication skills and news judgment.
- Solid understanding of live production environments, specifically 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 maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Positive and supportive newsroom citizen.
- 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 or technical school education, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Fill a variety of production roles and prepare material for broadcasts.
- Work in a fast-paced live production control room and studio.
- Perform duties that may include technical director, audio operator, robotic camera operator, and floor director.
- Interact effectively and professionally with on-air and off-air staff, production and technical crews, and management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Access to an onsite fitness center.
- Access to local dining and shopping options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
