Broadcast Maintenance Engineer (Level A)

Fox Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KTTV Fox 11 is looking for a Level A Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to maintain the technical integrity of our 24/7 news operation. This is a senior-level technical role focused on the hands-on maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of our SMPTE 2110 IP infrastructure and Evertz-based control systems. The ideal candidate is a specialist who can navigate complex signal flows, manage high-power RF systems, and ensure our production stack operates at peak performance, and provide guidance, training and support to fellow engineers on critical broadcast systems.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in broadcast engineering within a high-pressure news environment.
Expert-level knowledge of Evertz Magnum, SDVN, and VistaLINK.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD LT for system documentation and DNF Controller programming.
Deep understanding of SMPTE 2110/2022, NDI, AES67/Dante, and MPEG/AVC/HEVC encoding.
Practical experience with high-power RF, exciters, and antennas.
Technical degree in Electronics, IT, or equivalent military training.
Must be a licensed driver in good standing for travel to remote sites.

Nice To Haves

SMPTE 2110 Professional Certification (e.g., SMPTE ST 2110 standards training) is a significant plus.
SBE Certification
Cisco CCNA or equivalent networking credential.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technician for the Evertz Magnum Router and SDVN (Software Defined Video Network) control.
Manage multicast flows, IGMP snooping, and PTP timing within a SMPTE 2110 environment.
Maintain Evertz Streampro Automation for linear/streaming playout and configure Evertz Magnum Multiviewers, including custom UI layouts and tally integration.
Provide expert-level maintenance for the KTTV production stack: Sony ELC Automation and Sony Video Switchers.
Support Bitcentral (MAM/Playback) and iNews (NRCS).
Support Vinten Robotics and Chyron/Vizrt Graphics.
Support DNF Controllers for specialized hardware control and tallies.
Maintain the Evertz terminal gear (7800/7700 frames) and EQX routing components.
Update and manage all facility schematics and rack elevations using AutoCAD LT.
Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on Rohde & Schwarz high-power transmitters, microwave (ENG/ICR/STL), and satellite uplink/downlink systems.
Support broadcast-centric IT, including VLAN management for media systems, VM environments, and SAN/NAS storage.
Assist in the maintenance of MEP systems (HVAC/Electrical) as they relate to technical spaces.