FOX News is on the hunt for a stellar Broadcast Production Engineer to work in our Washington DC bureau. This role involves providing support and routine compliance for our substantial media and broadcast systems within a competitive, live, 24/7 news environment. As a cornerstone of our Production Engineering team, within the Broadcast and Media Technology group, you'll coordinate with various engineering teams, providing support to IT groups/helpdesk, broadcast production, technical operation personnel, and network operations aggregations.
As our ideal candidate, you are enthused about broadcast engineering/IT and comfortable acclimating to evolving media technologies, concepts, and trends such as Media over IP, Cloud Computing, and Radio Workflows.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Support infrastructure for on-air broadcast production systems
Oversee studio operations including video walls, video processing systems, and cameras
Supervise live control room production systems and subsystems
Handle infrastructure systems like routers, intercom, monitoring, KVM, audio suites, and live production-related equipment
Provide maintenance and support for off-site remote locations including the White House, Capitol Hill, etc.
Address, communicate, manage, and track technical issues in a live 24/7 production environment
Perform maintenance of subsystems including software and hardware updates, modifications, and replacements as warranted
Develop and retain process benchmarks for deployment and support documentation for operations
Collaborate on a team that works hands-on with the latest generation of production systems and technologies
Provide experience in maintaining legacy broadcast environments, (pathbays, fiber equipment, serial equipment, WFM scopes etc.)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related majors, or equivalent experience
5+ years' experience in broadcast production and live television
Extensive knowledge of standards like SMPTE for broadcast television video and audio environments including Calrec audio and RTS communication systems
Strong technical skills in troubleshooting and repairing broadcast equipment
Aptitude to troubleshoot traditional SDI and 2110 IP audio/video signal routing environments
Familiarity with studio technologies including Planar video walls, Vinten robotic cameras, VR set technologies, image processing systems, touch screens, and lighting
Solid understanding of production control automation (e.g., Ross Overdrive) and Newsroom Computer System (NRCS) workflows
Proficiency in MS Windows workstation and server platforms
Experience with file-based workflows and knowledge of enterprise Media Asset Management systems (e.g. Dalet)
Ability to interpret technical documentation standards
Demonstrated working knowledge of IT/networking theory, topology, and best practices
Ability to handle multiple tasks independently and as part of a team, including working closely with NY engineering and network teams
Aptitude to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of a live production environment, including overtime, holidays, weekends
Capability to remove, lift, and replace equipment in racks as warranted
Experience operating manual and electric mechanical tools is required
