Technical Director

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News Media is looking for a Freelance Technical Director to join their team in New York, NY. As the ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­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 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' 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-gkwo20-3-144-113-197-42 in your application.