Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Fox Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other FOX benefits

Job summary

FOX News Media in New York, NY seeks a Senior Systems Design Engineer to lead planning and execution of broadcast infrastructure projects. You will oversee studio and technology deployments, coordinating internal teams, vendors, and clients to ensure successful handovers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in broadcast/IT projects, PMP certification, and strong communication. The role offers competitive benefits and growth within FOX News Media.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing technical projects in broadcast or media technology.
• PMP Certification or equivalent credential required.
• Strong communication and ability to translate complex concepts for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for broadcast systems installations and migrations.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables, developing comprehensive project plans and schedules.
• Coordinate internal teams, external vendors, and client stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Maintain detailed documentation, reports, and final handover materials.
• Provide technical oversight of broadcast technologies (IP video, SMPTE 2110, cloud-based systems).

Skills

PMP Certification

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Smartsheet

AutoCAD

Jira

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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 Senior Systems Design Engineer to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of our cutting-edge broadcast infrastructure and technology projects.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITES:

As our Senior Systems Design Engineer, you will be the driving force behind our key technology initiatives, including:
Project Leadership: Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle for broadcast systems installations, upgrades, and migrations (e.g., control rooms, studios & technical spaces).
Scope & Planning: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocation models.
Team Coordination: Coordinate and manage internal engineering teams, external vendors, contractors, and client stakeholders.
Budget & Risk Management: Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and identify/mitigate potential risks and issues to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed project documentation, including specifications, change orders, status reports, and final handover documentation.
Technical Oversight: 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: Minimum of 5 years of experience managing technical projects, with at least 3 years specifically focused on broadcast, A/V, or media technology systems integration.
Project Management Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification.
Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of core broadcast and IT infrastructure concepts (e.g., routing, signal flow, networking, storage).
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Software Proficiency: Expert proficiency with project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, AutoCAD, Jira) and standard office productivity tools.

NICE TO HAVE:

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 $114,000.00-150,000.00 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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