FOX

Relief Technician

United States · On-site · Part time

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EmployerFOX
LocationUnited States
Work styleOn-site
Employment typePart time
Employer posted10 Sep 2026

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

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Relief Technician to join our team on a temporary, per diem basis to provide flexible operational assistance and shift coverage for live control room and master control operations. In this role, you will operate production automation systems and control room equipment to deliver error-free live newscasts, sports events, local productions, and daily on-air commercial transmission. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at executing rapid, real-time direction from news, sports, and traffic teams.

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Key Responsibilities

Production Automation: Demonstrate high proficiency in operating Sony ELC production automation systems and Evertz Mediator (or comparable master control playout platforms).
Live Newscast Execution: Operate production equipment for daily live newscasts, maintaining close collaboration with News Directors and Producers to carry out fast-paced directional changes.
Sports & Local Programming: Execute live and taped local sports and public affairs productions under the direction of local production teams.
On-Air Playout & Traffic Integration: Manage automated transmission operations to integrate commercial content with live programming, coordinating with Sales, Traffic, and centralized Hub personnel.
Technical Quality Control: Monitor on-air signals and equipment status to ensure consistent, high-quality broadcast execution.
General Operations: Perform additional operational duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: 3–4 years of operational experience in a medium to major market broadcast environment.
Education: Associate degree or equivalent hands-on broadcast experience required; Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Telecommunications, or a related field preferred.
Schedule & Availability: Available to work on a temporary, per diem basis to assist with short-term coverage, planned leave, breaking news, weekends, or holidays as needed.
Technical Skills: Proven proficiency with Sony ELC, Evertz Mediator (or equivalent automation/playout systems), and standard live control room hardware.
Adaptability: Exceptional ability to maintain composure and perform reliably under high-stress, live-air conditions.
Physical & License Requirements: Must hold a valid driver's license and be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.

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 $35.13 per hour.

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