FOX Tech is hiring: Video Distribution Engineer I in Tempe

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Overview

Fox Corporation is a global media company that produces and distributes content through leading brands such as FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. The company empowers creators to develop culturally significant content while building an organization driven by creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

About the Role

The Staff Broadcast Engineer builds and maintains cutting‑edge platforms for a premier national broadcaster. This engineering role ensures content is available to viewers through broadcast channel playout, Video On Demand (VOD) and other media services at any time.

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!

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support for all on‑air broadcast systems
• Follows standard operating procedures and documentation to support the operations team in a 24/7 environment
• Builds and maintains FOX’s broadcast infrastructure
• Conducts lab, performance and system tests and prototypes that continually evolve FOX’s architecture and infrastructure
• Supports evaluation of solutions portfolio against third‑party offerings
• Assists the Media Operations team with day‑to‑day operations and technical issues or concerns
• Partners with the Engineering and Standards & Advanced Technology teams to develop groundbreaking technology solutions for challenging business issues
• Collaborates with engineering teams, operations teams, and third‑party vendors to develop long‑term strategy, product development and implementation road maps
• Uses data to make informed business decisions and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team’s performance
• Analyzes dashboards and continuously optimizes system security and testing, minimizing bugs that reach final products
• Prioritizes the use of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to motivate the team
• Embody a culture of continuous learning, especially in emerging technologies
• Is motivated by being part of a high‑performing team and delivering high‑quality products
• Enjoys learning from and coaching others

Level & Role Specific Qualification

• 10+ years hands‑on experience working in a broadcast or television facility
• Strong working understanding of SMPTE 2110 suite of standards and NMOS specifications developed by AMWA
• Working knowledge of compression techniques such as MPEG2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XS
• Designs, deploys, and maintains facility intercom solutions
• Creates, manages, and shares design documentation, SOPs, workflow diagrams, and training materials using collaborative tools such as Confluence, JIRA, and others
• Demonstrates strong analytical, reasoning, and technical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of major broadcast systems and the vendors that supply them in routing, storage, graphics, transcoding, playout, master control, etc.
• Strong knowledge of asset management systems, file‑based workflows, media acquisition, trans‑coding/encoding, and NAS/SAN technologies
• Knowledge of various technologies and tools, including AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM), on‑prem virtual machines, containerization, and orchestration tools
• Experience with virtual machines and database administration
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and a clear understanding of how routing and switching functions

General Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively across different projects and teams
• Ability to work various shifts as part of a 24/7 coverage team
• Ability to translate business and operation requirements into technical requirements

Nice to Have, But Not a Dealbreaker

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent practical experience in Engineering, IT, Computer Science or related Tech field
• Knowledge and experience with emerging technologies such as 4K HDR and HDR10+
• Proficient in cloud platforms, with a strong focus on AWS
• Strong knowledge of Evertz Magnum, a robust SMPTE ST 2110 broadcast control solution
• Experience working with Arista MCS, a key component of Arista’s solution for supporting IP‑based SMPTE ST 2110 standard for media over IP workflows
• Experience in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting intercom solutions from Riedel Communications
• Familiarity with AI‑based system monitoring and diagnostics for improving performance, reliability, and fault detection
• Understanding of AI‑driven workflow automation for optimizing media management, content processing, and broadcast operations

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Pay & Benefits

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 $39.75–50.49 per hour. This role is also eligible for 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.