Satellite & Field Technician

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 Satellite & Field Engineer to join our team based out of the Chicago Bureau.  In this role, you will be provided countless opportunities to work alongside Field Operations, Production and Field Engineering during breaking news and planned events.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uplink/downlink satellite feeds and fiber transmissions

• Set up ENG liveshots and multi-camera shows

• Maintain SNV both technically and mechanically

• Chicago Bureau Operations and Maintenance

• Work in team environment on large scale field productions

• Operate other SNVs throughout our fleet when breaking news requires

• Safely drive company-owned and rental vehicles

• Extensive, last-minute travel for breaking news

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3+ years of newsgathering or Field Engineering experience

• Working knowledge of computers including basic networking

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Willing to expand his/her knowledge of all aspects of field production

• Ability to multi-task in the field in a high stress breaking news environment

• Varied technical TV media experience that will translate well into the fast-paced field newsgathering environment

• Experience with lighting technologies, fiber, routers and satellite transmission equipment

• Must have a clean driving record, commercial driver’s license preferred

• Willing to be trained to drive a larger vehicle

• Flexible work schedule to adapt to a 24-hour news organization, including overtime and weekends

• Requires some heavy lifting of gear

• Valid passport for potential international assignments

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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