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Fox Television Stations · 7 hours ago

Per Diem Technician

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$48.53/hr - $48.53/hr

Fox Television Stations operates 29 broadcast television stations across the U.S., and they are seeking a skilled Per Diem Engineering Technician. The role involves supporting live studio productions and operational tasks, including the operation of broadcast equipment and troubleshooting technical issues.

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Responsibilities

Safe and proper operation of various broadcast equipment and systems

Ability to target and perform system checks of robotic camera systems

Ability to operate production switcher and audio console

Switch on air programming, commercials and promotional materials as directed by station log

Tune in and troubleshoot satellite receivers to record programs for air and spot check for quality

Tune in and troubleshoot microwave and IP-delivered live shots and feeds

Operate and monitor remote transmitter

Observe and maintain video and audio levels to FCC specifications

Observe on air monitor to ascertain problems with transmission such as loss of audio or video signals, and press buttons to access and transmit technical difficulties sign or station identification to viewing audience

Identify and troubleshoot technical problems

Prepare report describing problems encountered during transmission of program or station break and reason for problems. Describe problems and solutions using thorough, clear and concise language comprehensible to non-technical personnel

Transfer programming and commercials from server to automation system. Check timing of segments on programming. Notify supervisor of any problems during this process

Regularly set up, adjust, assemble, control, test and operate station equipment to meet on-air broadcast requirements

Maintain high degree of quality control

Perform FCC required compliance procedures

Stay current with emerging technologies and industry changes

Other duties as assigned

Regular attendance

Complete non-exempt time sheet completely, accurately and on deadline

Work varied hours, holidays, weekends and during severe weather situations as needed and/or scheduled

Qualification

Broadcast equipment operationRobotic camera systemsProduction switcher operationAudio console operationTroubleshootingQuality controlFCC compliance proceduresEmerging technologiesTechnical reporting

Required