Broadcast Operations Technician

Overview Of The Company

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

Job Description

TMZ is looking for an entry level Broadcast Operations Technician to join our Technical Operations Center. The Broadcast Operations Technician is responsible for recording, playback and monitoring for incoming feeds, recorded programs, and outgoing show playout. The Broadcast Operations Technician will have significant interaction with TMZ’s studio / newsroom and will frequently play the role of Stage Manager or Floor Director during show tapings, pickups and promos.

Responsibilities:

• Run backup player or primary player and MCR switcher during broadcast playout
• Label, start and monitor recordings for incoming feeds and studio productions
• Stack, re-order and time rundowns and playlists for broadcast playout
• Perform utility routing and monitoring of audio and video for entire TMZ facility
• Operate flashcam for live shots to affiliate stations and national news programs
• Fill in for other TOC personnel as needed
• Host and maintain Zoom meetings for remote interviews, ensure audio quality, and record using studio scan-converters
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements:

• 1 – 2 years of experience in broadcast operations
• Intermediate MS Office skills and ability to learn new softwares
• Ability to monitor multiple applications in real time
• Basic audio/video signal flow and broadcast terminology
• Title and rate subject to change based on experience
  
  

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $19.00-21.00 per hour for California. 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.