Transmission Operator

Transmission OperatorFox News is seeking a highly motivated Transmission Operator to join our Washington, D.C., Bureau. This role is essential to supporting on-air programming, collaborating with various teams across the organization, and ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality live news coverage.The ideal candidate is a team player with a flexible schedule and the ability to work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced breaking-news environment.A snapshot of your responsibilities:Quickly and effectively troubleshoot live video and audio feeds to ensure they are recorded or on air during an evolving breaking-news environmentWork directly with control rooms to prepare in-studio live guests for airCoordinate with internal departments to record live news video feeds from around the worldPartner with the satellite desk, media desk, field crews, and control room staff to support seamless transmission operationsWhat you will need:Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experienceSolid working knowledge of HD quality-control equipmentAbility to read scopesExperience identifying and troubleshooting audio and video issues involving satellite and fiber transmission systemsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environmentStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities under pressureAvailability to work weekends and overnight shiftsFamiliarity with Media Pulse or ScheduALL, Verizon AVOC, and LiveU is a plusWe 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 $32.00-42.75 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.View more detail about FOX Benefits.