Senior Broadcast Systems Project Lead

FOX News Channel

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 114,000 - 160,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

FOX News Channel is seeking a Senior Systems Design Engineer to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of broadcast infrastructure projects. You will lead complex, end-to-end installations, upgrades, and migrations in control rooms, studios, and technical spaces, coordinating multiple teams and vendors.

The role requires at least 3 years in broadcast/AV systems integration, PMP certification, and strong IT/broadcast infrastructure knowledge.

Qualifications

Experience managing technical projects, with at least 3 years 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.
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.

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).