Technical Director - Fox Weather

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Weather is looking for a Technical Director to join their team in New York, NY. As the ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­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.

FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launching in October 2021, the platform builds upon FOX News Channel's expansive newsgathering units & FOX Television Stations' added resources with a combined 120 meteorologists for a comprehensive suite of weather products featuring local, regional and national reporting, in addition to live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, and more than 100,000 HD cameras located around the country, the service offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. FOX Weather is available via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on IOS and Android devices, as well as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, through FOX's Connected TV Apps.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Switch fast-paced productions seen throughout the Fox News networks
• Offer creative suggestions that enhance show productions
• Collaborate with graphics department and editorial leads as new shows are developed
• Organize and maintain switcher files, create visual effects, plus build snapshots and macros

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Demonstrated technical ability to troubleshoot and understand video workflow throughout FNC and FBN network
• 3+ years of experience as a control room Technical Director in a live News environment
• Knowledge of switchers, DVE's, Device controllers, and Video Servers is necessary
• Excellent control room demeanor, proven leadership skills, team-first attitude and the ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work weekends and any shift in a 24-hour time period and breaking news environment
• A desire to learn new technologies, processes and/or procedures as they are implemented

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Knowledge of SONY switchers, Ross switchers, DNF controllers, Nexio servers, VizRt graphics systems and ROSS Overdrive
• Bachelor's degree

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmw1yv-3-149-234-141-42 in your application.