Engineering Technician

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

An employee in this classification, working under the direction of the VP of Engineering and under the direct supervision of the Director of Broadcast Operations, candidate must show proficiency in the operation of the Sony ELC production automation system, Evertz Mediator , as well as various types of broadcast equipment. Work as a Master Control Operator, a TD or an Audio Operator during all Live News, Sports, Local Productions and daily On-Air Programming transmission integrated with commercial content.

Responsibilities:

• Operate various automated television production equipment to maintain On-Air television operations. Interact with and follow quickly changing instructions from Local Sales and Traffic as well as Hub based personnel to produce the highest possible quality On-Air production.

• Operate various television production equipment to produce daily Newscasts. Positive interaction with and proven ability to follow quickly changing instructions from News Directors and Producers to create the highest quality Newscast possible.

• Operate various television production equipment to produce local sports and public affairs productions. Interact with and follow quickly changing instructions from Sports and Local Production producers to create the highest quality Sports and local productions possible.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Engineering Managers.

• Proven ability to operate broadcast equipment.

• Ability to adapt to a fast paced, quickly changing technical environment.

• Ability to understand and implement written and verbal procedures. Understanding of all pertinent FCC rules and regulations. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with peers and superiors.

Equipment Operated:

Must have ability to operate various types of broadcast production and transmission equipment, including (but not excluding any other potential future systems) Sony ELC production automation systems, Evertz Mediator , production control switcher, audio console, video servers, robotic cameras, graphics computer, ENG microwave receive equipment, satellite downlink equipment, Edius non-linear editing systems.

Qualifications:

A. Education: Associate degree or equivalent broadcast experience.

B. Experience: Preferred, three to four years’ experience working in a Medium to Major Market

Broadcast environment.

C. Credentials:

1. Valid driver license.

Must lift 50 pounds. Must be qualified to perform all duties assigned to this position.