OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

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 $45.50-56.27 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $37.75-46.75 per hour for all other US locations. 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.

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