Principal Systems Design Engineer

fox com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox News Media seeks a Principal Systems Design Engineer to oversee strategic broadcast infrastructure projects. You will drive planning, execution, and delivery across control rooms, studios, and technical spaces with senior leadership alignment.

Ideal candidates bring proven project leadership in broadcast/IT infrastructure, PMP certification, and strong communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical audiences. Knowledge of cloud workflows and IP-based solutions is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technical projects in broadcast, A/V, or media tech.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to non-technical audiences.
• Certification: PMP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full project lifecycle for broadcast systems installs, upgrades, migrations.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables; develop plans, schedules, and resources.
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, risks, and on-time/on-budget delivery.
• Maintain project docs: specs, change orders, reports, and handover files.
• Demonstrate knowledge of IP video (SMPTE 2110), cloud-based systems, and baseband infrastructure.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Budget management

Vendor management

Broadcast tech knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Smartsheet

AutoCAD

Jira

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

Are you a seasoned project management professional with a passion for broadcast technology and systems integration? Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, leading complex projects from concept to completion? If so, we want you to join our team! We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Systems Design Engineer to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of our cutting-edge broadcast infrastructure and technology projects.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITES:

• Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle for broadcast systems installations, upgrades, and migrations (e.g., control rooms, studios & technical spaces).
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocation models.
• Coordinate and manage internal engineering teams, external vendors, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and identify/mitigate potential risks and issues to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including specifications, change orders, status reports, and final handover documentation.
• Possess a working knowledge of modern broadcast technologies (e.g., IP video/SMPTE 2110, cloud-based systems, baseband infrastructure, asset management).

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Experience managing technical projects, specifically focused on broadcast, A/V, or media technology systems integration.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification.
• Strong understanding of core broadcast and IT infrastructure concepts (e.g., routing, signal flow, networking, storage).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Expert proficiency with project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, AutoCAD, Jira) and standard office productivity tools.
• Experience with IP-based broadcast solutions (SMPTE 2110, NDI, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud media workflows (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

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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.

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 $114,000.00-200,000.00 annually. 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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