Transmission Acquisition Operator

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Fox Tech, we stand as a beacon of innovation, crafting world-class, large scale digital products that redefine the entertainment experience. We're on the lookout for visionary individuals to join our pioneering team, tasked with shaping the future of streaming products. Now is your chance to be part of creating and delivering extraordinary digital experiences spanning Sports and Entertainment.

As a key member of our team, you'll drive innovation and significantly contribute to our mission of pioneering the next generation of streaming products. Your opportunity to create unparalleled fan experiences for these iconic sports events is here. Our current advanced digital solutions, accessed by millions across web, mobile, and living room devices, signify just the start of our ambitious journey.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Transmission Acquisition Operator will manage all technical and operational workflows within the Content Acquisition Center. This will include routing, monitoring, conforming and troubleshooting all inbound and outbound feeds. This position will work closely with the scheduling and digital team to ensure all feeds and deliverables are met. This role will be part of the Transmission and Digital Operations team that will be responsible for delivering a high quality and accurate viewer experience to millions of viewers across the digital viewing apps.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Transmission Acquisition Operations

• Works as part of the tech team that will perform all monitoring and switching of all inbound feeds.

• Troubleshoots and fixes signal quality and routing issues according to standard operating procedures

• Executes live transmission signal check-ins with remote production venues during live events

• Set up and tests all equipment required to receive and distribute feeds to and from the facility

• Handles communication with the partners on any issues or discrepancies associated with the inbound feeds

Collaboration & Partnerships 

• Supports Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery teams

• Partners with the Engineering Operations team to troubleshoot and resolve issues 

• Critical member of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) development team

• Works closely with the management team and provides  world class customer service support

Performance Improvement

• Promotes the use of real-time analytics and data to make key operational decisions

• Tracks operations dashboards and constantly looks for ways to make things works better, faster, and smoother

People Management & Development

• Inspires a positive work culture of continuous learning, especially in emerging technologies

• Utilizes existing career development programs to advance career 

• Builds and motivates high performing teams to deliver high quality service

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience working within broadcast and distribution teams

• Experience with media transmission systems and terrestrial and satellite distribution systems

• Experience with testing equipment, such as signal generators, waveform monitors, and transport stream monitors 

• Technical knowledge of Media Supply Chain, Live Production, and Over the Top (OTT) Systems

• Work well in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions

• Ability to translate and communicate business requirements into operational and technical requirements

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• A bachelor’s degree is awesome, but not required

• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as 4K High Dynamic Range, and HDR10+ 

• Knowledge of industry standards such as Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

SCHEDULE/SHIFT

Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including overnights, weekends, holidays, etc.

NOTE: Fox Behavioral Skills/Competencies: Dependability, Initiative, Teamwork, Personal Integrity, Professionalism, Sets Clear Goals, Seeks Collaborative Solutions, Delivers Constructive Feedback, Leadership Integrity and Compliance.

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Learn more about Fox Tech at https://tech.fox.com 

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We 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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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