Temp - Technical Director at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** Experienced technical directors with a background in fast-paced studio production seeking a short-term, high-impact role. **Key highlights*

Work type: hybrid

Location: USA NY - New York - 37 W 28th St

Salary: $60 – $70/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** Experienced technical directors with a background in fast-paced studio production seeking a short-term, high-impact role. **Key highlights** A 6-8 week temporary position leading control room operations for *Crime Stories w/ Nancy Grace*, managing multi-camera live switching and remote guest integration. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 3–4 years of specific experience operating NewTek Tricaster TC-1 systems in live environments. - Possess deep technical knowledge of NDI workflows, Dante audio, and vMix switching software. - Can confidently manage complex live broadcast feeds, including graphics, remote guests, and b-roll. - Have experience in Adobe Creative Suite for quick-turnaround video editing.

Job Description

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

• 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

• 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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