Master Control Operator I (Overnight)

FOX Direct to Consumer; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX Direct to Consumer is seeking a Master Control Operator to support all technical and operations workflows within the Broadcast Operations area, including the assembly and playout of live and non-live networks. This role is part of the Media Operations team, delivering a high-quality viewer experience across FOX networks, digital platforms, mobile apps, websites, and licensing partnerships.

The operator must be available for overnight shifts, weekends and holidays, and will work in an

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions.
• Ability to communicate with your team and your customers.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for quality control, processing, assembly, playout, and distribution activities for pre-programmed and live content.
• Plays a key role in the technical workflows to support distribution across linear and OTT delivery.
• Will be responsible for on-air switching and running master control automation playlists in multicast and live sports environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

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

About The Role

The Master Control Operator supports all technical and operations workflows within the Broadcast Operations area. This includes the assembly and playout of live and non‑live networks.

This role is part of the Media Operations team, which is responsible for delivering a high‑quality viewer experience to millions of viewers across FOX networks, digital platforms, mobile applications, websites, and licensing partnerships. In short, we bring great FOX content to YOU!

This operator must be available and willing to work overnight shifts as part of a regular schedule, as well as weekends and holidays as required.

About You

• You care about your team and are invested in their success
• You value diverse perspectives
• You are excited by new technology and its potential to change how things are done
• You have an entrepreneur's spirit

SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBLITIES

Media Ingest, Assembly & Distribution

• Provides support for quality control, processing, assembly, playout, and distribution activities for pre‑programmed and live content
• Plays a key role in the technical workflows to support distribution across linear and Over the Top (OTT) delivery
• Will be responsible for on‑air switching and running master control automation playlists in both multicast and live sports environments

Collaboration & Partnerships

• Supports Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery teams
• Partners with Live Media and other Media Operations teams and steps in to help in other areas as needed
• Works closely with all business units and provides world class customer service support.

Training and Career Development

• Jumps on opportunities to learn new skills, especially in emerging technologies
• Utilizes existing career development programs to advance career
• Aspires to perform at the highest level to deliver high quality products
• Makes great contributions to the team and is an all‑star team player

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

General Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and make quick decisions
• Ability to communicate with your team and your customers

SCHEDULE

• Dedicated to a 24/7/365 operations organization.
• Overnight availability is crucial
• Regular weekend and holiday coverage may be required.
• Ability to work in an operations center environment with multiple monitors and low‑light conditions.

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• A Bachelor’s Degree is awesome, but not required
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as 4K High Dynamic Range, and HDR10+ is a plus
• Knowledge of industry standards such as Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

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 $28.75‑31.00 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.