Senior Video Transmission Engineer, Sports Production

Senior Transmission Engineer – Job Description

FOX is seeking a Senior Transmission Engineer to join the Fox Network Engineering and Architecture team in Los Angeles, supporting high‑profile live sports productions across FOX Sports.
Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, and maintain transmission paths for live sports events, including fiber, satellite, IP‑based transport (SMPTE ST 2110/2022), and bonded cellular solutions.
Coordinate and manage contribution and distribution workflows between venues, broadcast centers, and cloud environments.
Provide real‑time operational support for live sports broadcasts, including rapid troubleshooting and escalation management.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and third‑party vendors to ensure seamless signal acquisition and delivery.
Monitor network performance, signal integrity, latency, and redundancy across all transmission paths.
Design and implement failover strategies and redundancy plans to ensure high availability during live events.
Support the integration of emerging technologies, including cloud‑based workflows and remote production (REMI) models.
Maintain documentation of transmission infrastructure, signal flows, and standard operating procedures.
Participate in on‑call rotation and provide support during nights, weekends, and major sporting events.
Qualifications

7+ years of experience in broadcast transmission, network engineering, or live production environments.
Strong knowledge of video transport protocols and standards (e.g., MPEG‑TS, SRT, RIST, RTP/UDP).
Experience with IP‑based broadcast systems, including SMPTE ST 2110 and NMOS.
Familiarity with satellite uplink/downlink operations and fiber‑based contribution services (e.g., Lumen, Zayo, The Switch).
Hands‑on experience with network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls) in high‑bandwidth environments.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex signal paths under time‑sensitive conditions.
Understanding of redundancy models, QoS, and network reliability principles.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally with production and engineering teams.
Nice to have, but not a dealbreaker
Experience supporting Tier 1 live sports broadcasts (NFL, MLB, FIFA, etc.)
Knowledge of cloud‑based media workflows (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with remote production workflows and distributed control rooms
Scripting or automation experience (Python, Bash, or similar)
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $114,000.00–$155,000.00 annually, dependent on education, skills, experience, and location.
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. Union represented employees will receive benefits in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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