Technical Director

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX News Media is looking for a Freelance Technical Director to join their team in Washington, DC As the Freelance­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Technical Director, you will be at the heart of live breaking news. We are the team that ensure all visual elements 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 TD area
• Demonstrate technical ability to troubleshoot and understand video workflow

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Three to five years' 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
• A desire to learn new technologies, processes and/or procedures as they are implemented
• Four-year degree from accredited university or demonstrated experience in the field
• A strong interest in current events

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Knowledge of SONY switchers, DNF controllers, Nexio servers, and Ross Overdrive automated production control system
• Firsthand experience partnering with some of the best directors in TV news

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw89ej-3-145-191-214-42 in your application.