Freelance Transmission/Broadcast Engineer - NABET

This position has been filled - Job#: 376

  Fox Sports
  Los Angeles, CA
  Sports Technology
  Posted/Updated: 11/14/19

Job Summary

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox SportsFOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation’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 the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes, FOX College Sports and a majority stake in the Big Ten Network. 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 relationships.JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for a Transmission/Broadcast Engineer to provide engineering support for transmission operations and studio operations for Fox Sports Pico. The Transmission/Broadcast Engineer supports the functionality of all stages, production control rooms, media bays (Audio, Edit, Graphics), data systems, and other related broadcast infrastructure 24/7/365. The engineer will also support all transmission equipment including satellite IRD’s, L-Band routers, transmission control systems, ASI routers, satellite downlinks, MATV systems, fiber optic links and IP transport stream encoders and decoders. This hands-on individual will manage and maintain all broadcast and IT equipment and systems used in the daily operation of the facility as well as any ancillary systems used in the support and troubleshooting of technical issues as they arise. The Broadcast Engineer will also work closely with other engineers/technicians in developing their knowledge and understanding of the various needs of the facility.A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESOperational/Technical support of @Home broadcast productionsProvide technical facility check-in with remote technical operation for Fox Sports @Home productionsProvide Tier 1 troubleshooting and issue resolution for Fox Sports @Home productionsWork with Production Teams and Technical Supervisors to resolve any day-to-day issues with all on-air and off-air equipment, from manufacturers such as Evertz, ROSS, SSL, Grass Valley, MediaKind, Calrec, RTS, Studer, and VIZWork with Post Production groups to resolve any issues related to their workflows, which includes systems and software from HP, Dell, Apple, Adobe, and PixitWork with Transmission Operations to resolve any day to day transmission issuesFamiliar with remote broadcast check in proceduresResponds to equipment outages, malfunctions, and related technical problemsConducts diagnostic testing, repair and replacement activitiesAssist in providing solutions and services in the design, development, modification, implementation and maintenance of technical infrastructureDocuments equipment maintenance and repairComplete routine procedures to insure proper functionality of equipment throughout the facility (scheduled reboots, backups, upgrades, maintenance, etc.)Assist with a multitude of large and small projects aimed at upgrading equipment and other assets throughout the facilityWork closely with our integration team on the completion of projects, equipment replacement, and upgrades around the facilityWHAT YOU WILL NEEDMinimum of 5 years’ experience troubleshooting in a large scale broadcast facilityBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a field related to Broadcast Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer ScienceProven track record of experience in a broadcast or similar Engineering role involving maintenance, configuration, troubleshooting, of an equivalent multi-network broadcast environment involving play-to-air systems in both HD legacy baseband (SDI) and H.264 TS IPThorough understanding of WAN and Satellite IP transport technologies and codecs, including J2K, MPEG2, H.264 and HEVCThorough understanding of satellite operations including L-Band, satellite receivers/encoders and ASIThorough understanding of remote transmission production workflowsThorough understanding of video/audio processing tools specific to upconversion/downconversion, upmix/downmix, level control, latency control and embedders and de-embeddersThorough understanding of multiviewer configuration and repairUnderstanding of tally systemsIdentify signal parameters and troubleshoot issues using test equipment including waveform monitors, vector monitors and audio distortion analyzersKnowledge of existing television standards including 1080P and High Dynamic Range with a developing knowledge of SMPTE 2110, Dante, and AES 67An intuitive understanding of signal flows and thorough knowledge of all types of broadcast signals (SDI, MADI, IP, etc.)Experience with post production workflows (data storage systems, craft editing, media/data transfer systems, etc.)Experience with broadcast and IP troubleshooting/analysis toolsExperience with network infrastructure including routers & switches, Firewalls, and VPNs with an understanding of TCP/IP, routing, access control, security, firewalls and network traffic analysisFamiliarity with design and configuration of ACLs, VLANS, Port Security, Traffic Policing, IP MulticastWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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