Principal Systems Design Engineer

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a Principal Systems Design Engineer to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of our broadcast infrastructure projects. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, vendors, and clients to ensure successful deployments.

Qualifications include PMP and a strong foundation in broadcast and IT infrastructure, with hands-on experience in IP-based solutions, cloud workflows, and asset management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technical projects in broadcast, A/V, or media tech systems integration.
• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Strong core broadcast/IT infra knowledge (routing, signal flow, networking, storage).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycle for broadcast systems installations, upgrades, and migrations.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables; create plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, contractors, and clients.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures; identify risks; ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Maintain detailed docs (specs, change orders, reports, handover).
• Knowledge of modern broadcast tech (IP video/SMPTE 2110, cloud, baseband, asset management).

Skills

Project management

Broadcast tech

Vendor management

Communication skills

IP broadcast

Cloud workflows

Routing & networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Smartsheet

AutoCAD

Jira

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media FOX 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

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.