Fox Corporation

Engineering Technician

Fox Corporation  •  $50/hr  •  Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

WTXF Fox 29 is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join our team. In this role, you will assist with key production and operational functions for live studio broadcasts, ensuring seamless transmission and maintaining our high broadcast standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Live Production: Serve in core operational roles including Technical Director, Audio Board Operator, Floor Director, Technical Operations Coordinator, Master Control Operator, or Program Prep/Ingest Operator.
  • Equipment Operation: Command production switchers, robotic camera systems, audio consoles, and automation systems.
  • Master Control & Automation: Switch on-air programming, commercials, and promotional content according to the station log. Transfer media assets from servers to the automation system and verify segment timing.
  • Signal Acquisition & Feeds: Tune in and troubleshoot satellite receivers, microwave systems, and IP-delivered live shots and feeds.
  • Quality Control & Compliance: Monitor live on-air signals for video or audio loss, maintain strict quality control standards, and execute required FCC compliance procedures.
  • Troubleshooting & Reporting: Identify technical issues promptly, resolve live feed problems, and prepare detailed post-transmission reports.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging broadcast technologies, industry trends, and new production tools.

Qualifications

  • Education/Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school preferred, or a minimum of 2 years of equivalent industry experience.
  • Technical Skills: Proven capability to operate a broad range of live production and master control equipment.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills under tight, live-broadcast deadlines.

Work Conditions

  • Must be flexible to work varied shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and during severe weather coverage as scheduled or needed.

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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to fox29hr@fox.com or call (215) 982-5215 or visit our readily accessible station located at 330 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.

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 $49.50 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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Fox Corporation

About Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

We have long been a leader in news, sports and entertainment programming, achieving strong revenue growth and profitability in a complex industry environment over the past several years. FOX will continue to invest across our businesses, allocate resources toward investments in higher growth initiatives and take advantage of strategic opportunities, including potential acquisitions across the range of the media categories in which we operate.

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Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
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