Engineering Technician
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Listed
- Today
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.
About the role
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Fox 29 is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join our team. The Engineering Technician will assist with key production and operational functions for live studio broadcasts, ensuring seamless transmission and maintaining our high broadcast standards.
A Snapshot of Your Responsibilities
- Serve in core operational roles including Technical Director, Audio Board Operator, Floor Director, Technical Operations Coordinator, Master Control Operator, or Program Prep/Ingest Operator
- Command production switchers, robotic camera systems, audio consoles, and automation systems
- Switch on-air programming, commercials, and promotional content according to the station log. Transfer media assets from servers to the automation system and verify segment timing
- Tune in and troubleshoot satellite receivers, microwave systems, and IP-delivered live shots and feeds
- Monitor live on-air signals for video or audio loss, maintain strict quality control standards, and execute required FCC compliance procedures
- Identify technical issues promptly, resolve live feed problems, and prepare detailed post-transmission reports
- Stay up-to-date with emerging broadcast technologies, industry trends, and new production tools
What You Will Need
- 2+ years of equivalent industry experience
- Proven capability to operate a broad range of live production and master control equipment
- Strong troubleshooting skills under tight, live-broadcast deadlines
- Flexible to work varied shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and during severe weather coverage as scheduled or needed
Nice to Have but Not a Dealbreaker
- Associate's degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school
Additional information
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 $49.50 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
View more detail about FOX Benefits.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Fox's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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