Freelance Technical Director

Fox • Columbia, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

FOX News is seeking a Freelance Technical Director for its Washington, D.C. Bureau. The role operates the control room for live news programming and helps ensure visual elements are produced seamlessly in a fast-paced, 24/7 news environment. The Technical Director works with producers, graphic designers, and editorial leaders, contributes creative and technical input to new shows, maintains technical director area equipment and files, and monitors and troubleshoots video workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience.
• Experience as a Technical Director in a live news or broadcast environment.
• Knowledge of switchers, DVE's, device controllers, and video servers.
• Excellent control room demeanor, leadership skills, and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in a high-pressure environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, processes, and procedures.
• Strong interest in current events.
• Flexibility and willingness to work weekends and any shift within a 24-hour schedule, including during breaking news.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Direct live, fast-paced productions across FOX News networks.
• Collaborate with producers, graphic designers, and editorial leaders to enhance show production.
• Provide creative and technical input during the development of new shows.
• Organize and maintain switcher files, visual effects, and peripheral equipment within the technical director area.
• Monitor video workflows and troubleshoot technical issues in real time.
• Maintain a calm, professional, and collaborative presence in the control room.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level