Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week.

These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

Are you a technical problem-solver who thrives in the high-stakes environment of live television? Our station is looking for a Broadcast Engineer to join our team in one of the nation’s largest media markets.

From the studio to the transmitter site, you will ensure our linear and streaming content reaches millions of viewers with flawless execution.

As a key member of our engineering team, you will bridge the gap between traditional RF broadcasting and modern IP-based workflows.

• Innovate & Collaborate:
  Work with engineering management to design, implement, and document cutting-edge workflows and systems.
• Mission-Critical Support:
  Respond to on-air technical issues in a live 24/7 environment with the urgency and precision required for a top-tier news operation.
• System Maintenance:
  Install and maintain studio and transmitter facility equipment, including electrical, cooling, encoders, and RF transmission systems.
• Operational Excellence:
  Perform duties in Master Control and the TOC, ensuring signal flow remains uninterrupted across all platforms.
• Empower Others:
  Train operators and develop easy-to-use support documentation for production personnel.

We are looking for a versatile engineer who balances deep technical knowledge with excellent communication skills.

• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 5 years in broadcast system and equipment maintenance.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Strong understanding of IP-based broadcast systems, signal flow, and video/audio formats.
• Transmission Expertise:
  Working knowledge of RF equipment, exciters, antennas, and facility infrastructure (HVAC/Electrical).
• Production Savvy:
  Experience with automation, robotics, routers, and news video playback systems. Familiarity with NRCS and NLE platforms is a major plus.
• IT Fluency:
  Knowledge of computer networking, hardware maintenance, and virtual computing.
• Adaptability: A desire to learn new technologies and a willingness to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Must be a licensed driver in good standing.
• Ability to travel to remote broadcast/transmitter sites as needed.
• Solid understanding of FCC rules and regulations.

• Four-year technical degree in electronics or equivalent military/training experience.
• Industry certifications: SBE, Cisco, Microsoft, or CompTIA a plus
• Proficiency in AutoCAD software desired.

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.