Remote Operations Technician

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News Media is looking for a Remote Operations Technician to work with our field operations, production, and field engineering staff. You will be responsible for driving the studio van, setting up and transmitting live shots for breaking news and/or scheduled hits for our primetime and anchored shows. Additionally, you will be trained to operate our satellite truck and A/V equipment we use in field engineering.  The Remote Operations Technician should have a strong understanding of fast-paced, live television news events and working alongside guests and contributors who are live on TV.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance of the Studio Van and Satellite Truck

• Coordinate a remote broadcast including transmission and communications to/from the control room

• Troubleshoot technical errors and document the procedure

• Safely drive company-owned vehicles

• Extensive, last-minute travel for breaking news

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3 years of field newsgathering experience

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to multi-task in the field

• Working knowledge of LiveU, ENG field photography and lighting

• Flexibility and capacity to work in a high stress, breaking news environment

• Basic understanding of computer Networking including MAC & PC OS operation

• Must have a clean driving record

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts to support the demands of a 24-hour news operation, including overtime and weekends

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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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $28.75-32.17 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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