FOX6
Broadcasting
BroadcastProductionTechnician/MasterControlTechnician
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“Broadcast Production Technician / Master Control Technician at FOX6. Skills: Broadcast Production, Master Control Operations, Newscast Direction, Live Shot Integration, Content Monitoring and Insertion. operate broadcast control room and master control equipment. direct newscasts using Ross Overdrive”
What You'll Achieve.
create live, compelling, error-free newscasts
Industry & Context.
make quick decisions and react quickly to changing events while remaining calm under pressure
Ability to work unique shifts and schedules including weekends and holidays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma required, 1-2 years’ experience in a broadcast operation, Ability to work unique shifts and schedules including weekends and holidays is required, Must possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, Must make quick decisions and react quickly to changing events while remaining calm under pressure, attention to detail is necessary
Nice to Have
college or technical degree preferred, Experience with ITX, Ross Overdrive, iNews, BitCentral, and Chyron is preferred
What You'll Do.
operate broadcast control room and master control equipment
direct newscasts using Ross Overdrive
operate audio consoles and robotic cameras
bring in live shots from reporters in the field
perform the duties of Master Control operations
execute weather and breaking news cut ins
monitor transmitter functions in accordance with FCC rules and regulations
monitor broadcast streams
record and prep on-air content
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work with producers and the control room crew to create live, compelling, error-free newscasts
Communication Scope
communicate clearly and effectively
Full Job Description
_**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**_ **JOB TITLE:** Broadcast Production Technician / Master Control Technician FOX6, Milwaukee is on the hunt for a stellar Broadcast Production Engineer. This position will play a vital role in a team that supports News Operations, Production, Master Control and the entire television station. You will work with producers and the control room crew to create live, compelling, error-free newscasts. We have the perfect arena with top-notch technology waiting for you to jump in and make a difference on day one. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** In this role, you will operate broadcast control room and master control equipment. You will direct newscasts using Ross Overdrive, operate audio consoles and robotic cameras, and successfully bring in live shots from reporters in the field. You will perform the duties of Master Control operations such as successfully executing weather and breaking news cut ins, editing playlists, carrying out EAS tests, and monitoring transmitter functions in accordance with FCC rules and regulations. You will monitor broadcast streams, insert commercials, record and prep on-air content. You will work under tight deadlines and must have a strong eye for detail and accuracy. **QUALIFICATIONS:** Experience in one or more of the following areas and willingness to learn the others: di
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