Field Technician, Bureau

Full Time Job
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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