Broadcast Production Engineer

Job Description

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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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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