OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox 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 Media is looking for a Broadcast Production Engineer to join the New York team! This role involves providing support and routine compliance for our substantial media and broadcast systems within a competitive, live, 24/7 news environment. As a cornerstone of our Production Engineering team, within the Broadcast and Media Technology group, you'll coordinate with various engineering teams, providing support to IT groups/helpdesk, broadcast production, technical operation personnel, and network operations aggregations.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Support broadcast infrastructure for on-air broadcast production systems.

Familiarity with studio technologies including video walls, cameras, VR set technologies, image processing systems, touch screens, control systems, and lighting

Supervise live control room production systems and subsystems

Handle infrastructure systems like routers, intercom, monitoring, KVM, audio suites, and live production-related equipment

Address, communicate, manage, and track technical issues in a live 24/7 production environment

Perform maintenance of subsystems including software and hardware updates, modifications, and replacements as warranted

Implement and maintain standards and processes including rollout and support documentation for operational support

Develop and retain process benchmarks for deployment and support documentation for operations

Collaborate on a team that works hands-on with the latest generation of production systems and technologies

Support rotation and provide remote support as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or computer science preferred, or equivalent experience

5+ years of broadcast production and live television experience.

Passion for broadcast engineering/IT

Familiarity and experience with current media technologies, concepts, and emerging trends (i.e. Media over IP, Cloud Computing, etc.)

Versed in SMPTE standard for broadcast television and video production environments. For example ST 2110, ST2059, IEE1588, etc.

Strong technical ability to troubleshoot and repair broadcast equipment; routers, switchers, audio boards, signal processors, video scalers, etc.

Ability to troubleshoot audio/video signals in traditional SDI and IP ST 2110 essence flows

Understanding of studio and set technologies; video walls, cameras, VR set technologies, touch screens, lighting

Fundamental understanding of automation and NRCS workflows

Experience with Linux variants including Redhat, Centos, and Ubuntu

Understanding of technical documentation standards including AutoCAD, Visio, and Lucid Charts

Basic knowledge of AWS Infrastructures, S3/Glacier storage and cloud compute services

Extensive knowledge of standards like SMPTE for broadcast television and video environments

Solid understanding of production control automation (e.g., Ross Overdrive) and Newsroom Computer System (NRCS) workflows

Working knowledge of Window workstation and server platforms

Ability to troubleshoot and replace computer hardware components and proprietary broadcast equipment

Demonstrated working knowledge of IT/Networking theory, topology, and best practices

Demonstrated experience in the areas of analysis, organization, and escalation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong desire to learn and cross-train in new technologies and passion to maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies

Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, working independently and as part of a team in a collaborative manner

Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of a live production environment including overtime, holidays, and weekends

Ability to remove, lift, and replace equipment in racks

Ability to use manual and electric mechanical tools

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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 range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $45.50-62.50 per hour for New York City and Westchester County, NY. 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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