Technical Director

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Freelance Technical Director to join our Fox News family in DC. As a Freelance­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Technical Director you will be at the heart of live breaking news. We are the team that ensures all visual elements are produced seamlessly in a high-pressure 24/7 news environment.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Switch fast-paced productions seen throughout the Fox News networks
• Offer creative suggestions that enhance show productions
• Collaborate with graphic department and editorial leads as new shows are developed
• Organize and maintain switcher files, visual effects, and other peripheral devices equipment associated with the TD area
• Demonstrate technical ability to troubleshoot and understand video workflow
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in media or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3 - 5 yrs experience as a control room Technical Director in a live news environment
• Knowledge of switchers, DVE's, Device controllers, and Video Server
• Excellent control room demeanor, proven leadership skills, team-first attitude, and the ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to work weekends and any shift in a 24-hour time period and breaking news environment
• Desire to learn new technologies, processes, and/or procedures as they are implemented
• Strong interest in current events

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 $40.00-50.00 per hour.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-qkk08z-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.