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... Control Technician for an 8-week assignment. If you bring proven experience in master control ... Oversee transmission platforms, utilizing IP video and satellite platforms for feed acquisition ...

... Control Technician for an 8-week assignment. If you bring proven experience in master control ... Oversee transmission platforms, utilizing IP video and satellite platforms for feed acquisition ...

Satellite Technician

Tukwila, WA · On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

About Starfish Space Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing ... control, and autonomous robotics. Starfish has launched several missions to-date, and is focused on ...

Satellite Operations Center Technician

Tampa, FL · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

The Technician is part of a team that ensures the effective monitoring, control, and configuration of a global satellite communications network including forward deployed satellite earth terminals ...

Satellite Avionics Technician

Herndon, VA · On-site

$29.50 - $38.50/hr

HawkEye 360 (HE360) is seeking a Satellite Avionics Technician to join the Space Team in Herndon ... control protocols * Proven experience with PCB assembly and soldering (surface-mount and through ...

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Master Control Technician

Dallas, TX • On-site

FOX News Network, LLC
Technology, Communication and Media • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Fox News rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

43rd of 79 rated media


Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations
FOX 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KDFW FOX 4-the ratings leader in the #4 media market in the nation-is moving into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. To ensure flawless continuous operations during this transition, we are seeking a detailed-oriented and agile Temporary Master Control Technician for an 8-week assignment. If you bring proven experience in master control automation, transmission operations, and signal ingest in a high-volume broadcast environment, join our crew for this landmark shift in North Texas television.
The Responsibilities
  • Master Control & Automation: Execute day-to-day Master Control operations, running MC automation software, graphics playback systems, and on-air switching with absolute precision.
  • Transmission Operations (TOC): Oversee transmission platforms, utilizing IP video and satellite platforms for feed acquisition, routing, and distribution.
  • Ingest & Content Management: Process, ingest, and verify incoming news and syndicated programming content for air.
  • Compliance & Logging: Maintain accurate documentation of transmitter logs, FCC requirements, and Emergency Alert System (EAS) tests.
  • Operational Adaptability: Multi-task seamlessly across simultaneous technical systems under tight deadlines in a top-tier market station.

Key Requirements
  • Education & Experience: 2-year technical or Radio-Television-Film (RTF) degree preferred (equivalent professional experience actively considered).
  • Industry Background: 1 year of experience as a Master Control Technician, Production/ Operations Technician, or Transmission Technicain strongly preferred.
  • Systems Knowledge: Proficiency with master control automation, IP/satellite transmission platforms, current operating systems, iNews, and industry broadcast software applications.
  • Professional Attributes: Strong multi-tasker, clear communicator, effective team player, and able to maintain a calm demeanor under live-air pressure.
  • Availability: Must be flexible to work variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as operational demands require.

Work Schedule & Assignment Length
  • Duration: 8 weeks (Temporary, Full-time)
  • Shifts: Variable (Includes nights, weekends, and holidays)

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 $24.30-43.98 per hour.

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