Field & Bureau Engineer

Fox•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$49 - $55

About The Position

Fox News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month. Fox News Media is looking for a Field & Bureau Engineer to work out of our LA Bureau. The Field & Bureau Engineer is tasked with timely and professional support in a fast-paced, 24/7 field newsgathering and production environment. Individuals in this job have demonstrated expert-level skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary to meet the full range of field engineering responsibilities including being Engineer In Charge (EIC) on field productions when requested by management. Your responsibilities will include driving the satellite vehicle, setting up daily live shots, and building multi-camera live shows with other members of field operations. You must be able to move smoothly from field to bureau assignments, while also keeping field trucks updated and ready to deploy.

Requirements

5 years of broadcast engineering & satellite news vehicle operation experience
Working knowledge of CAD & broadcast design
Valid driver’s license and passport
Must be an independent thinker and self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and have a solid understanding of technical terminology
Must demonstrate versatility and willingness to perform varied tasks as required on field assignments which may include operating video/audio equipment
Strong understanding of computer networking including MAC & PC OS operation
Demonstrated expertise in analyzing and solving complex technical problems and being able work independently and autonomously in a team-based environment
Technical knowledge of HD satellite and digital parameters, fiber, routers, waveform & vector scopes, switchers, proper audio and video levels, digital media
Strong understanding of fast-paced live television news events
Flexibility and capacity to work in a high stress, breaking news environment
Capability to travel with the ability to deploy at a moment’s notice to support the demands of a 24-hour news operation is essential, including overtime and weekends
This role will require your ability to lift equipment over 30-50lbs, standing or sitting for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to include installation, maintenance and troubleshooting/repair of sophisticated streaming, audio and video remote broadcast production/television equipment.
Coordinate technical installation and upgrades with vendors and/or production teams.
Periodic project-based work to help team evaluate new transmission/encoding systems.
Document quality standards, system anomalies, operational procedures, reference materials (electrical, conceptual drawings), and project work material as applicable
Downlink and uplink satellite feeds, fiber, IP, remote, and studio feeds
Operate satellite news vehicle; maintenance of satellite news vehicle
Safely drive company owned and rental vehicles