Senior Field Engineer

Location: New York

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News MediaFOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable.

Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOX News is looking for a Senior Field Engineer to join our Field & Bureau Engineering team. In this role, you will lead Special events and Project based assignments as an EIC, while supporting the engineering operations that power live news, special events, and breaking news coverage. This role combines broadcast engineering expertise with project management to ensure reliable, high-quality transmission and production and technical operations across remote and studio environments.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong technical knowledge of broadcast systems, satellite and IP transmission, and live production workflows. You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, operations, and external vendors to deliver projects efficiently while maintaining high operational excellence.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESInstall, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast, streaming, audio, and video equipment supporting live and remote productions

Coordinate technical installations and upgrades, and help evaluate new transmission and encoding systems

Create and maintain technical documentation, including engineering standards, operational procedures, system diagrams, and project records

Support live news, breaking news, and special event coverage by ensuring reliable transmission across satellite, fiber, IP, remote, and studio environments

Operate and maintain the Satellite News Vehicle Safely operate company-owned and rental vehiclesWHAT YOU WILL NEED Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience

Experience in broadcast engineering, live television production, or a related technical field

Strong knowledge of broadcast equipment, audio/video systems, and satellite, fiber, IP, and streaming technologies

Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting broadcast equipmentEIC experience, including coordinating technical installations and working with vendors

Ability to support live news, remote productions, and breaking news coverage in a fast-paced environment

Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure

Experience working collaboratively with engineering, production, and operations teams

Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed

Valid driver's license and ability to operate company and rental vehicles#LI-KC1

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 $ 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.

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