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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Senior Staff Video Distribution Engineer builds and maintains cutting-edge compression and digital distribution platforms for one of the premier national broadcasters.

At FOX, you will have full permission to bring your best tech game to invent and build technology that delivers a high-quality viewer experience to millions across FOX networks, digital platforms, mobile applications, websites, and licensing partnerships.

You will leverage Machine Learning (ML) and AI-driven insights to optimize video quality, predict system failures before they occur, and automate the distribution of content across a complex global landscape.

The way we consume media has fundamentally changed. We watch on our laptops, phones, tablets, and TVs. We stream, record, and binge. Who knows what we’ll do next? You do – because you help build the technology to realize it!

ABOUT YOU

You care about your team and their diverse perspectives and are invested in their success
You are excited by new technology and its potential to change how things are done
You have an entrepreneur's spirit and enjoy problem-solving
You LOVE getting stuff done, not just talking about it
You value data over guesswork and treat system logs as a goldmine—using AI to assist in root cause analysis
You enjoy mentoring others through technical shifts and believe that the best AI is built by diverse, human-centric teams
Available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering & Support

Acts as Tier 1 support for all on-air broadcast systems
Creates standard operating procedures and documentation to support the operations team in a 24/7 environment
Builds and maintains FOX’s compression and transport infrastructure
Conducts lab, performance, and system tests and prototype efforts to continually evolve FOX’s architecture and infrastructure

Collaboration & Partnerships

Supports the Media Control Center in day-to-day operations and assists users with technical issues or concerns
Partners with Engineering and Standards & Advanced Technology teams to develop groundbreaking technology solutions
Collaborates with operations teams and third-party vendors to develop strategy, product development, and road maps

Continuous Improvement

Uses data to drive informed business decisions and continuously improve performance
Analyzes dashboards to optimize system security and testing, reduce bugs, and accelerate product delivery
Prioritizes Objectives and Key Results to motivate and align team efforts

Development

Fosters a culture of continuous learning and technical growth
Contributes to a high-performing team environment
Mentors and develops junior engineers

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting compressed and uncompressed video workflows
Strong understanding of MPEG/JPEG decoding, encoding, transcoding, multiplexing, encryption/decryption, uplink/downlink, and master control
Expertise in SCTE insertion systems and media contribution/distribution workflows
Familiarity with on-prem test and measurement platforms and cross-team collaboration
Advanced knowledge of satellite and linear distribution systems, including deployment, monitoring, and data analysis
Leadership experience with new project deployment and technical testing/validation
Experience evolving infrastructure using SMPTE ST 2110 standards
Deep knowledge of SDI video transport and new codecs/compression standards (e.g., SRT, RTP, Zixi, HLS)
Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, OSI model, subnetting, VLANs, and basic switch configuration
Ability to identify and troubleshoot network addressing issues
Proficiency in using LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate Python scripting for workflow automation and API integrations
Practical experience using AI tools for engineering and operations

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

Advanced knowledge of video compression and codecs such as SMPTE ST 2110, JPEGXS, HEVC
Experience with emerging tech such as 4K HDR and HDR10+
Familiarity with industry standards including ATSC and SMPTE
Basic Linux administration (system configuration, scripting, CLI proficiency)
Solid experience with Windows OS setup, configuration, and support

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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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $16,000.00-185,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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