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FOX is seeking a Staff Media Solutions Engineer with a dynamic background in both broadcast and media technologies to lead in the support and architecture of media infrastructure and applications. This role will provide project support on critical media technology initiatives in partnership with many stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a self-sufficient contributor and excellent troubleshooter, with the expertise and drive to take action and independently drive projects forward to ensure their successful execution.
Job Responsibility:
Support the integration of SMPTE 2110-based infrastructure
Collaborate with the media networking team on networking requirements and migrations
Assist with implementation of cloud-based solutions for media operations, including managing virtualization of media systems
Create and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation, ensuring all deployments align with technical and operational standards
Lead training as required
Work closely with vendors to ensure the successful deployment of media infrastructure
Collaborate across engineering verticals to troubleshoot and resolve issues
Install, configure, and manage broadcast implementations and multi-platform content distribution systems
Evaluate new products and recommend technologies and system upgrades to enhance media technology infrastructure
Test and document system behavior, performance, and security, ensuring high availability and reliability of broadcast systems
Plan, design, and implement media technology solutions, including graphics, editing, archiving, transmission, and monitoring
Establish and document deployment standards and procedures for supporting systems, ensuring consistency across all stations
Provide expert troubleshooting and support for infrastructure, particularly in high-pressure environments critical to on-air broadcast systems
Requirements:
Hands-on experience supporting critical broadcast/live production environments
Deep expertise in SMPTE 2110 routing deployments
Experience with Evertz SMPTE 2110 products (Magnum, IPG) and TAGvs monitoring (MCM, MCS)
Experience in scripting and automation (Python, Terraform, Ansible)
Experience with VMware or Nutanix
Extensive experience in installing, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft Windows & Linux-based server operating systems and applications
Hands-on experience with deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting Arista networking hardware
Working knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, Infoblox, Arista CloudVision, and assorted IT-centric systems
Strong understanding of the full TCP/IP stack and its routing protocols
Proficiency with network monitoring, diagnostic, and troubleshooting tools
Familiarity with media networking architecture including file workflows, media transport streams, SD-WAN, compressed networks
Experience in cloud-based solutions for media applications (i.e. AWS)
Experience with production & master control automation, as well as products from Ross Video, Evertz, Sony, BitCentral, Chyron, and others
Functional understanding of live news production workflows, media asset management, and professional video formats
Familiarity with LucidChart or Visio
Familiarity with NetBox
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Occasional night and weekend shifts, as well as travel as needed for special events and projects