Studio Technician / Technical Director - Fox Television Stations, LLC
Bethesda, MD
About the Job
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is part of Fox Corporation and Fox Television Stations, world leading and valued media brands, airing the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market
If you have experience with floor directing, live production broadcast equipment, and studio operations this may be the perfect job for you
The ideal candidate will have a passion for journalism, focuses on delivering high quality newscasts to local viewers, and is a leader in the news production environment
Responsibilities: F ill a variety of production roles and help prep material for our broadcasts .Operate in a fast-paced, live production control room and studio
Perform functions including, but not limited to, technical director, audio operator, robotic camera, and/or floor director
Take direction, think critically under pressure, and work professionally as part of a cohesive team within specific time constraints
Friendly, respectful and collaborative
Positive attitude, good judgment and excellent communication skills
Interact effectively and professionally with on-air staff, off-air staff, production and technical crews, and management
Other duties as assigned
Requirements: HS Diploma (or equivalent) required
Vocational/technical school, associate degree or bachelors degree preferred
Minimum 3 years recent experience in the broadcast technician, master control, and news environment in a medium to major size market is required
Ability to operate live broadcast production equipment
Solid understanding of live production environments, specifically news production, is required.Experience with automated control room environments is a plus.Must be able to sit and stand for an extended period of time
Must be able to lift 20 pounds
Must be able to reach overhead, bend, squat and kneel
WTTG/WDCA is a 24/7 operation.Varied shifts, OT, weekends and holidays will be required
This position will be for no less than two weeks, with no end date determined at this time
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD
Our studios air the most hours of local news each week throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched
FOX 5 is surrounded by a restaurant scene offering cuisines from around the world, high-end boutiques, outdoor markets and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is just steps away
Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations
Job ID R50026884 Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job
Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment
Please send an email to Mary.Baker@FOX.com, Call: 202-895-3232, or visit our readily accessible station located at 7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.