FOX Television Stations
Broadcast Television
ProductionTech
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“Production Tech at FOX Television Stations. Skills: Master Control operation, News production operation, Audio operations, Studio equipment operation. Operator of all equipment and systems, including the control room, studios, and audio booth. Operations of all equipment for newscasts, promos, special events, etc.”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure talent and guests microphones have charged batteries, that microphones are on proper frequency, turned on properly and have corresponding IFB’s (when applicable); Conduct proper studio microphone and live-remote audio checks prior to air and inform director immediately if any source is not suitable for air; Ensure talent is on the set, mic’d and informed of the cues in use; Prior to air, verify that all studio equipment is working properly; Ensure all RTS panels are labeled correctly with proper studio or remote talent prior to live or taped broadcasts; Update music request playlists on a daily basis with music requested from executive producers; Leave studio clean, orderly and safe at the end of the newscast or production taping; Maintain high degree of quality control; Perform FCC required compliance procedures
Industry & Context.
Identify and troubleshoot technical problems; Make minor repairs to IFB's, microphones, monitors and audio board as needed
10 WEEK TEMPORARY POSITION, Work varied hours, holidays, weekends and during severe weather situations as needed and/or scheduled, Regular attendance, Physical requirements: Regularly walk, sit, reach with hands and and; talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in the master control and news production environment, Ability to operate a broad range of production equipment
What You'll Do.
Operator of all equipment and systems
including the control room
Operations of all equipment for newscasts
Assist the Director in preparing Studio cameras
and studio lighting for air
Receive and implement directives from Director over headset
Ensure talent and guests microphones have charged batteries
and corresponding IFB's
Conduct proper studio microphone and live-remote audio checks
Ensure talent is on the set
mic'd and informed of the cues
Verify that all studio equipment is working properly prior to air
Ensure all RTS panels are labeled correctly
Update music request playlists
Know camera-blocking positions for newscasts
Change batteries in microphones and IFB's
Operate prompter when talent is unable to do so
cameras and prompters
Safe and proper operation of Master Control and Evertz Mediator automation system equipment
Switch on air programming
commercials and promotional materials
Tune in and troubleshoot satellite receivers to record programs for air and spot check for quality
Operate and monitor remote transmitter
Observe and maintain video and audio levels to FCC specifications
Observe on air monitor to ascertain problems with transmission
Identify and troubleshoot technical problems
Prepare report describing problems encountered during transmission
Transfer programming and commercials from server to automation system
Check timing of segments on programming
test and operate station equipment
Maintain high degree of quality control
Perform FCC required compliance procedures
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry changes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Receive and implement directives from Director over headset; Communicate clearly and coherently in person and on headset; Anticipate the needs of the director; Interact effectively and professionally with talent, producers and crew
Communication Scope
Communicate clearly and coherently in person and on headset
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**_ The Production Technician reports the Production & Operations Manager and is the operator of all equipment and systems, including the control room, studios, and audio booth. This includes operations of all equipment for newscasts, promos, special events, etc. The Production Technician primarily assists the Director in preparing, Studio cameras, Teleprompter, Audio, and studio lighting for air before newscast. _**THIS IS A 10 WEEK TEMPORARY POSITION.**_ **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** _Production Technician:_ * Working knowledge of AM, PM News and other show formats * Receive and implement directives from Director over headset. * Communicate clearly and coherently in person and on headset. Anticipate the needs of the director. * Ensure talent and guests microphones have charged batteries, that microphones are on proper frequency, turned on properly and have corresponding IFB’s (when applicable). * Conduct proper studio microphone and live-remote audio checks prior to air and inform director immediately if any source is not suitable for air. * Ensure talent is on the set, mic’d and informed of the cues in use. * Prior to air, verify that all studio equipment is working properly. * Ensure all RTS panels are labeled correctly with proper studio or remote talent prior to live or
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