Field Technician, Atlanta Bureau

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News is looking for a Field Technician to join our Atlanta Bureau. As a Field Technician, you will be provided countless opportunities to work with field photographers, satellite truck operators, engineers, field producers, and reporters.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Basic ENG field photography
• Single-camera and multiple-camera set-ups
• Audio for single and multiple camera set-ups
• Basic lighting for newsgathering and long formats
• Basic non-linear editing
• Operate or are willing to learn satellite truck operations
• Drive and operate the QRV (Quick Response Vehicle) Satellite Truck
• Safely drive company-owned and rental vehicles
• Extensive, last-minute travel for breaking news
• Nonstandard work schedule, including overtime and weekends

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3+ years of newsgathering experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with field photographers, satellite truck operators, engineers, field producers, and reporters
• Willing to expand his/her knowledge of all aspects of field production including satellite truck operations
• Ability to multi-task in the field
• Varied technical TV media experience that will translate well into the fast-paced field newsgathering environment
• Working knowledge of field audio mixers
• Ability to mix and route audio for multiple camera shoots
• Proficient in mixing live remotes with IFB communications
• Experience with video photography and non-linear video editing
• Experience with lighting technologies, microwave trucks and satellite news-gathering vehicles
• Must have a clean driving record
• Willing to be trained to drive a larger vehicle
• Flexible work schedule to adapt to a 24-hour news organization, including overtime and weekends
• Willing and available to travel last minute frequently
• Requires some heavy lifting of gear

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