Temp - Technical Director

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Crime Stories w/ Nancy Grace is seeking a temporary Technical Director to provide full-time coverage for approximately 6-8 weeks. This role will lead live production and switching for its daily television program. This role is responsible for managing control room operations and executing high-quality live broadcasts in a fast-paced studio environment.

The Technical Director will switch up to three in-studio cameras and as many as six simultaneous remote guest feeds, while seamlessly integrating soundbites, b-roll, graphics, and lower thirds on cue from the Executive Producer. This position takes full ownership of on-site and remote production workflows, ensuring reliable, polished, and technically sound broadcasts every day.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, set up, and test all control room, studio, and transmission equipment prior to production
• Operate and live switch daily and evergreen programs using a Tricaster TC-1
• Manage remote guest feeds through vMix switching software
• Perform light audio mixing on TC-1 for host, guests, and audio tracks
• Trigger graphics, lower thirds, and supportive visual elements during live production
• Serve as the lead technical support for all aspects of live and recorded workflows
• Record and manage switched and ISO recordings for editing and archiving
• Oversee integration of cameras, full NDI workflows, and virtual inputs including Skype and Zoom
• Build automated workflows and macros within the switcher to enhance production efficiency
• Support additional production-related tasks as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Expert knowledge of the NewTek platform, specifically Tricaster TC-1 and TalkShow systems
• 3–4 years of experience as a Technical Director using Tricaster TC-1
• 3–4 years of experience in a live-streaming or broadcast environment
• Strong expertise in audio mixing and vMix switching software
• Knowledge of NDI and Dante workflows
• Advanced understanding of video formats and broadcast standards
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with the ability to edit video for air
• Strong working knowledge of broadcast equipment, streaming devices, and video routers
• Proficiency with Mac operating systems and PC-based video-streaming software
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a small production team

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience building automated switcher macros to streamline production workflows
• Experience working in a small, high-output studio production team
• Familiarity with crime or news-based programming environments

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