JOB DESCRIPTIONFOX is seeking a Senior Transmission Engineer to join our Fox Network Engineering and Architecture team in Los Angeles, supporting high-profile live sports productions across FOX Sports. As a member of the team, you will collaborate closely with FOX Sports' Engineering and Field Operations teams, designing, implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting network transmission systems that deliver mission-critical video, audio, and data signals from venues to broadcast and digital platforms.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in broadcast transmission technologies, a strong operational mindset, and the ability to perform under the demands of live event production. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment aligned with live sports schedules, requiring flexibility for nights, weekends, and major events.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES- Architect, deploy, and maintain transmission paths for live sports events, including fiber, satellite, IP-based transport (SMPTE ST 2110 / 2022), and bonded cellular solutions
- Coordinate and manage contribution and distribution workflows between venues, broadcast centers, and cloud environments
- Provide real-time operational support for live sports broadcasts, including rapid troubleshooting and escalation management
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless signal acquisition and delivery
- Monitor network performance, signal integrity, latency, and redundancy across all transmission paths
- Design and implement failover strategies and redundancy plans to ensure high availability during live events
- Support integration of emerging technologies, including cloud-based workflows and remote production (REMI) models
- Maintain documentation of transmission infrastructure, signal flows, and standard operating procedures
- Participate in on-call rotation and provide support during nights, weekends, and major sporting events
WHAT YOU WILL NEED- 7+ years of experience in broadcast transmission, network engineering, or live production environments
- Strong knowledge of video transport protocols and standards (e.g., MPEG-TS, SRT, RIST, RTP/UDP)
- Experience with IP-based broadcast systems, including SMPTE ST 2110 and NMOS
- Familiarity with satellite uplink/downlink operations and fiber-based contribution services (e.g., Lumen, Zayo, The Switch)
- Hands-on experience with network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls) in high-bandwidth environments
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex signal paths under time-sensitive conditions
- Understanding of redundancy models, QoS, and network reliability principles
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with production and engineering teams
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER- Experience supporting Tier 1 live sports broadcasts (NFL, MLB, FIFA, etc.)
- Knowledge of cloud-based media workflows (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Familiarity with remote production workflows and distributed control rooms
- Scripting or automation experience (Python, Bash, or similar)
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
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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 $114,000.00-155,000.00 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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