Broadcast Production Engineer

fox com; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,614 - 70,602; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Media in Washington DC is seeking a Broadcast Production Engineer to support and maintain live broadcast systems. You will work with the Production Engineering team across IT, broadcast, and network operations, ensuring reliability in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.

The role requires hands-on expertise with SDI/2110 routing, Calrec/Ross systems, and Dalet MAM, with flexibility for overtime and travel to remote locations as needed. A degree or equivalent experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' experience in broadcast production and live television.
• Strong knowledge of SMPTE standards for broadcast video/audio.
• Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment and signal routing.
• Familiarity with studio technologies and NRCS workflows.
• Experience with file-based workflows and Dalet MAM.
• Proficiency in Windows workstation/server platforms.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a live 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Support infrastructure for on-air broadcast production systems.
• Oversee studio operations including video walls, cameras, and processing.
• Supervise live control room production systems.
• Maintain routers, intercom, monitoring, KVM, and audio suites.
• Support off-site locations such as the White House and Capitol Hill.
• Track and manage technical issues in a live production environment.
• Perform maintenance and updates on software/hardware subsystems.
• Develop deployment benchmarks and operation documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on production systems.
• Maintain legacy broadcast environments and related equipment.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Troubleshooting

IT networking

Windows administration

SDI/2110 routing

NRCS workflows

Planar video walls

Vinten robotic cameras

Dalet MAM

OT/IT collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

Calrec audio consoles

RTS intercom systems

KVM

WFM scopes

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News MediaFOX 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 on the hunt for a stellar Broadcast Production Engineer to work in our Washington DC bureau. This role involves providing support and routine compliance for our substantial media and broadcast systems within a competitive, live,24/7news 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.

As our ideal candidate, you are enthused about broadcast engineering/IT and comfortable acclimating to evolving media technologies, concepts, and trends such as Media over IP, Cloud Computing, and Radio Workflows.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support infrastructure for on-air broadcast production systems
• Oversee studio operations including video walls, video processing systems, and cameras
• Supervise live control room production systems and subsystems
• Handle infrastructure systems like routers, intercom, monitoring, KVM, audio suites, and live production-related equipment
• Provide maintenance and support for off-site remote locations including the White House, Capitol Hill, etc.
• Address, communicate, manage, and track technical issues in a live24/7production environment
• Perform maintenance of subsystems including software and hardware updates, modifications, and replacements as warranted
• 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
• Provide experience in maintaining legacy broadcast environments (pathbays, fiber equipment, serial equipment, WFM scopes etc.)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related majors, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' experience in broadcast production and live television
• Extensive knowledge of standards like SMPTE for broadcast television video and audio environments including Calrec audio and RTS communication systems
• Strong technical skills in troubleshooting and repairing broadcast equipment
• Aptitude to troubleshoot traditional SDI and 2110 IP audio/video signal routing environments
• Familiarity with studio technologies including Planar video walls, Vinten robotic cameras, VR set technologies, image processing systems, touch screens, and lighting
• Solid understanding of production control automation (e.g., Ross Overdrive) and Newsroom Computer System (NRCS) workflows
• Proficiency in MS Windows workstation and server platforms
• Experience with file-based workflows and knowledge of enterprise Media Asset Management systems (e.g. Dalet)
• Ability to interpret technical documentation standards
• Demonstrated working knowledge of IT/networking theory, topology, and best practices
• Ability to handle multiple tasks independently and as part of a team, including working closely with NY engineering and network teams
• Aptitude to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of a live production environment, including overtime, holidays, weekends
• Capability to remove, lift, and replace equipment in racks as warranted
• Experience operating manual and electric mechanical tools is required

#LI-AA1

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.

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 $44.00-51.25 per hour. 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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