OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox CorporationUnder 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 DESCRIPTIONAt 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 ROLEWe are looking for a Distribution Engineer and Architect to join our team and assist in ingesting, processing, and distributing all networks wholly or partially owned by Tubi Media Group and its Joint Venture partners.An ideal candidate will be someone who can collaborate and build relationships with various internal FOX teams, clients, and vendors as well as with engineering and product support staff from our JV partners. With your strong familiarity and experience with broadcasting and/or cable infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to provide support functions including problem determination and resolution, technical solution development, policies, procedures, and processes governing the use of the FOX and JV distribution architectures.A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESProvide technical support to Engineering and Operations teams as well as other groups to troubleshoot issues in the distribution chain internallyHelp design, implement and support DAI for the FOX eco-systems to support linear and event-based programming.Participate in the support and ongoing maintenance of standards and policiesIdentify, resolve and escalate business issues as appropriateProject ownership responsibilities include gathering requirements from diverse business units, documenting the proper design, and following through to project completion.Provide input in the design and rollout of new distribution architectures for broadcast, cable, and streamingNext-generation OTT, TVE, 5G, and IPTV metadata standardsSupport Business Development and Operations teams for new launchesProvide input in the design and rollout of new distribution architectures for broadcast, cable, and streaming applications for FOX and our JV partnersMaintain and develop monitoring dashboards using Splunk and LTN Visual Metadata Analyzer, Telestream IQ products, and monitoring toolsUse of web tool skillsets (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL databases) to assist with monitoring and alerting effortsProvide remote support of the HEVC software-defined platforms cable (v)MVPDs and the 209 FOX broadcast affiliatesBe an integral team member for the life cycle of projects from development, implementation, monitoring and maintenanceProvide training on distribution projects with the operations and other FOX teams as needed and develop and maintain training and workflow documents and diagrams.Lead projects requested by the teamKeep abreast of industry initiatives through trade publications, webinars, and other sourcesWHAT YOU WILL NEEDBachelor degree in Engineering or equivalentDirect experience at a broadcast affiliate or large MVPD or equivalent military experienceHands-on experience with test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, transport stream analyzers, etcMS Word/Excel/Outlook/Coding/Linux/macOS/test tools like WireSharkThe position requires in-depth engineering knowledge of streaming protocols to include but not limited to SRT, Zixi, RIST, RTP+FECKnowledge of SCTE 35, 104, and 224 messages and commands, Next-generation OTT, TVE, 5G, and IPTV metadata standardsAbility to troubleshoot and identify potential technical issues throughout the distribution architectureExcellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Must be able to handle problems independently to resolutionAbility to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with short timelines and to maintain a professional and courteous manner in difficult situationsPerform and participate in a team-oriented environmentExcellent customer service skills and demeanor, communications, and interpersonal skillsMust be able to lift fifty poundsNICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKERKnowledge of cloud computing a plusPhotoshop, After Effect, Illustrator skillsets a plus#Ll-DM1Learn more about Fox Tech at #foxtechWe 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.to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.
