Technical Operations Center (TOC) Operator (Daily Hire)

Fox • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $60 - $63

About The Position

KTTV Fox 11 is looking for a per-diem Technical Operations Center (TOC) operator for our television news operation in West Los Angeles. TOC is a critical technical news production position where all inbound and outbound audio and video signals are processed. As a Freelance (per diem) Ingest Operator, working on this team is a great entry-level experience for those looking to excel in the dynamic industry of live television news.

Requirements

• High School diploma and 5 years’ experience in an engineering, operations, or other technical role within a TV station.
• Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a driven, team-first attitude
• Ability to work a variety of schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Evertz routing systems, LiveU Central, Bit Central, 2GHZ microwave systems, satellite downlink operations, RTS intercom systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tune in live feeds from various sources including LiveU cellular video feeds, satellite, microwave, Zoom, internet streaming, and other platforms.
• Coordinate with News and Engineering departments to guarantee successful News live shots and ensure proper video feeds are recorded and quality-controlled.
• Connect field news personnel and guests to air using Zoom, FaceTime, and other streaming applications.
• Coordinate news IFB communication with field crews.
• Communicate over the phone, via email, and via intranet scheduling applications throughout the day to schedule recordings and link guest(s) to air.
• Utilize the News operation’s NRCS system (Inews) to pull rundowns and gather all necessary information on newsgathering efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED