Broadcast Reliability Engineer I

FOX News Channel; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 54,759 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Benefits

Job summary

FOX News Channel is seeking a Broadcast Reliability Engineer to build and operate intelligent monitoring and automation platforms powering our broadcast ecosystem. You will help ensure FOX content is delivered reliably across linear, VOD, streaming, and emerging media platforms.

You will work with cutting-edge tech, including AI-driven monitoring and real-time observability, while collaborating across teams to solve complex operational challenges at scale.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in software-based design, development, or technical support projects.
• Experience deploying, configuring, or administering monitoring/alerting/data analysis systems in both on-prem and cloud environments is a plus.
• Experience with software development using C# and/or Python; familiarity with REST APIs, Git, and scripting/automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate intelligent monitoring and automation platforms for a 24/7 broadcast operation.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable delivery of FOX content across linear, VOD, streaming, and other media.
• Apply AI-driven monitoring, anomaly detection, and automation to improve operational efficiency and viewer experience.

Skills

Software design

Python

C#

REST APIs

Git

Scripting

AI/ML concepts

IP networking

Broadcast workflows

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Skyline DataMiner

ELK/Elastic Stack

Splunk

Grafana

Prometheus

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox CorporationUnder 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 DESCRIPTIONWe believe in the future of entertainment – across all platforms and for all audiences.FOX has always given unfettered access to the moments that have collectively captivated us. The breaking story. The unmissable final. The outrageous touchdown. The shocking cliffhanger. We changed the game on sports and news production. Now we’re looking to change the game again. We are pioneering the future of news, sports, and entertainment in the digital realm.It’s an audacious mission. We’re challenging ourselves to be the first to do it - to disrupt the digital entertainment category and redefine the live experience for the next generation.And we’re doing it by starting from scratch. Think of FOX as a start up with the backing of a fortune 500 corporation. You will be part of a new team with full permission to reinvent, disrupt, and build in a highly collaborative and transparent environment.FOX has always been an advocate for the disruptive spirit. And now we’re looking for like-minded people to push the boundaries on what entertainment can mean. Join us to help make the best of sports, news, and entertainment more personal, more immersive, and more interactive than ever before.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Broadcast Reliability Engineer helps build and operate the intelligent monitoring and automation platforms that power one of the nation's premier broadcasters. As part of our Broadcast Reliability team, you'll develop software, automate workflows, and leverage AI-driven monitoring to help ensure FOX content is delivered reliably across linear broadcast, Video on Demand (VOD), streaming, and emerging media platforms. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning, intelligent automation, and real-time observability, to solve complex operational challenges at scale.At FOX, you will have full permission to bring your best tech game to invent and build technology that delivers a high-quality viewer experience to millions across FOX networks, digital platforms, mobile applications, websites, and licensing partnerships.The way we consume media has fundamentally changed. We watch on our laptops, phones, tablets, and TV. We stream, record and binge. Who knows what we’ll do next? You do – because you help build the technology to realize it!ABOUT YOUYou care about your team and their diverse perspectives and are invested in their successYou are excited by new technologies and their potential to change how things are doneYou have an entrepreneur's spirit and enjoy problem solvingYou LOVE getting stuff done, not just talking about it!This position supports a 24/7 broadcast operation. While the role is primarily scheduled during daytime hours, flexibility to provide evening or overnight coverage for live events and critical operational activities is expected as needed.WHAT YOU WILL NEED1–3 years of hands-on experience working on software-based design, development, or technical support projectsStrong analytical, reasoning, and technical troubleshooting skills are essentialPrevious experience with architecture, deployment, or administration of monitoring, alerting, and/or data analysis systems in on-premises and cloud environments is a plusStrong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly document technical issues and present findingsExperience with software development using C# and/or Python; familiarity with REST APIs, Git, and scripting/automation is preferredExperience with production video and broadcast operationsExperience with IP networking and broadcast workflows (SMPTE ST 2110, ST 2022-6, multicast, PTP, etc.)Familiarity with monitoring platforms such as Skyline DataMiner or similar enterprise monitoring and automation solutions is a plusUnderstanding of AI/ML concepts, including anomaly detection, predictive monitoring, and AI-assisted operational workflowsExperience utilizing AI-assisted development platforms to support scripting, code analysis, troubleshooting, API integration, automation development, and technical documentationNICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKERBachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical fieldExperience with the Skyline DataMiner platform, including protocols, connectors, dashboards, automations, or low-code applications, is a major plusExperience with logging, monitoring, and observability platforms (e.g., ELK/Elastic Stack, Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, or similar)Experience with incident management workflows and integrations with ServiceNow, Slack, or similar platformsProficient with data formats and configuration languages including XML and JSONFamiliarity with SQL, time-series databases, or data visualization tools is a plusExposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus#Ll-KD1#DTCWe 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 $39.75-42.00 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.View more detail about FOX Benefits.