Fox News Media · 11 hours ago
Field & Bureau Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$49/hr - $55/hr
5+ years expFox News Media operates various news channels and is looking for a Field & Bureau Engineer to provide technical support in a fast-paced, 24/7 field newsgathering environment. The role involves driving satellite vehicles, setting up live shots, and managing field engineering responsibilities.
Broadcasting
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
Company
Fox News Media
Welcome to FOX News Media on LinkedIn -- America's choice for news! 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 AVOD platform FOX Weather.
1001-5000 employees
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