Broadcast Production Engineer

$105,560 - $148,200/Yr

Fox Com

Full-time - Mid Level

101-250 employees

About the position

The Broadcast Production Engineer at Fox News Media plays a crucial role in supporting and maintaining broadcast systems within a fast-paced, live news environment. This position involves overseeing studio operations, managing technical issues, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure seamless production processes. The ideal candidate is passionate about broadcast engineering and is adept at adapting to new media technologies.

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 and Capitol Hill
• 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
• Work on complex audio processing tasks and Audio-over-IP setups including gating, compression, equalization of talent microphone audio, and multi-band processing of outbound audio programming using Orban processors
• Set up small Dante audio networks

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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 and video environments
• Strong technical skills in troubleshooting and repairing broadcast equipment
• Aptitude to troubleshoot traditional SDI and IP audio/video signal routing environments
• Familiarity with studio technologies including video walls, cameras, VR set technologies, image processing systems, touchscreens, 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
• Aptitude to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of a live production environment, including overtime, holidays, and weekends
• Capability to remove, lift, and replace equipment in racks as warranted
• Experience operating manual and electric mechanical tools

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off