Engineer

Responsibilities

• Assist with Avid editing system including IBM / SGL LTO archive systems maintenance. Coordinate with manufactures with remote technical support of Avid system and 3rd party support systems associated the editing system.
• Assist Production Departments with Studio and remote production support including equipment setup, testing and demand maintenance of auxiliary field equipment.
• Assist in all areas with broadcast equipment maintenance and with equipment installation projects.
• Coordinate with Fox Networking Engineering and Operations with local support of the BDN infrastructures including but not limited to broadcast equipment network connections.
• Facilitate the production and transmission of live studio, taped and remote productions. Provide technical/engineering support to Local Production Department and communicate effectively with Network Operations Center in The Woodlands, Texas staff and Chief Engineer.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and solve them in an effective and timely manner. Document needed maintenance and repairs on all technical production equipment.
• Provide AVID system support and maintenance. Support FTP site integration into the ISIS (Avid) server, INEWS maintenance and production integration. Support Digital Media Department with Avid archiving. Graphics systems support.
• Provide support and maintenance of IT, Networking, and Telecom equipment in the facility. Support network equipment maintenance, systems integration and build outs.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 years technical experience required in studio operations, transmission and IT.
• BS degree preferred in broadcast engineering or related technical fields.
• Flexible hours/schedule and weekend shifts will be required.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical/communicative skills.
• Reasonable mathematical skills are required.
• A strong reasoning skill set is essential.
• Must be knowledgeable in all areas of technical broadcast production, and familiar with all broadcast production equipment and computers.
• Must be knowledgeable with basic MS Office, Apple Mac OS’s and Microsoft OS.
• Ability to update skills and knowledge is required to keep pace with changing technology.

Division Description

FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes and FOX College Sports. In addition, FOX Sports also encompasses FOX Sports Digital, which includes FOXSports.com, FOX Sports GO, Whatifsports.com and Yardbarker.com. Also included in the Group are FOX’s interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and BTN 2Go, as well as a licensing agreement that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.