Job description
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Corporation
Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the Fox Network, and the FOX Television Stations. 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 DESCRIPTION
ABOUT FOX
We believe in the future of entertainment – across all platforms and for all audiences.
FOX has always given unfettered access to the moments that have collectively captivated us. The breaking story. The unmissable final. The outrageous touchdown. The shocking cliffhanger. We changed the game on sports and news production. Now we’re looking to change the game again. We are pioneering the future of news, sports and entertainment in the digital realm.
It’s an audacious mission. We’re challenging ourselves to be the first to do it - to disrupt the digital entertainment category and redefine the live experience for the next generation.
And we’re doing it by starting from scratch. Think of FOX as a start up with the backing of a fortune 500 corporation. You will be part of a new team with full permission to reinvent, disrupt, and build in a highly collaborative and transparent environment.
FOX has always been an advocate for the disruptive spirit. And now we’re looking for like-minded people to push the boundaries on what entertainment can mean. Join us to help make the best of sports, news, and entertainment more personal, more immersive, and more interactive than ever before.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Supervisor, Distribution Operations I will be a hands-on supervisor of the technical master control playout and operations workflows within the Fox Distribution Center. This position makes critical last second decisions that support the on-air integrity and protect live revenue streams. The Supervisor, Distribution Operations I works closely with Fox Sports, Entertainment, and News teams to innovate and test new modern enhancements and distribution solutions. This position requires engineering level master control automation expertise. This includes deep knowledge of playout automation system, on-air graphics devices, server playout and configuration and on-air tickers. This engineer must be capable of quickly restoring all technical failures to avoid revenue loss during playout origination. You will be challenged to leverage your technical skills to solve diverse problems.
This role is part of the Media Operations team, which is responsible for delivering a high-quality viewer experience to millions of viewers across Fox networks, digital platforms, mobile applications, websites, and licensing partnerships. In short, we bring great Fox content to YOU!
ABOUT YOU
We believe in the future of entertainment – across all platforms and for all audiences.
FOX has always given unfettered access to the moments that have collectively captivated us. The breaking story. The unmissable final. The outrageous touchdown. The shocking cliffhanger. We changed the game on sports and news production. Now we’re looking to change the game again. We are pioneering the future of news, sports and entertainment in the digital realm.
It’s an audacious mission. We’re challenging ourselves to be the first to do it - to disrupt the digital entertainment category and redefine the live experience for the next generation.
And we’re doing it by starting from scratch. Think of FOX as a start up with the backing of a fortune 500 corporation. You will be part of a new team with full permission to reinvent, disrupt, and build in a highly collaborative and transparent environment.
FOX has always been an advocate for the disruptive spirit. And now we’re looking for like-minded people to push the boundaries on what entertainment can mean. Join us to help make the best of sports, news, and entertainment more personal, more immersive, and more interactive than ever before.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Supervisor, Distribution Operations I will be a hands-on supervisor of the technical master control playout and operations workflows within the Fox Distribution Center. This position makes critical last second decisions that support the on-air integrity and protect live revenue streams. The Supervisor, Distribution Operations I works closely with Fox Sports, Entertainment, and News teams to innovate and test new modern enhancements and distribution solutions. This position requires engineering level master control automation expertise. This includes deep knowledge of playout automation system, on-air graphics devices, server playout and configuration and on-air tickers. This engineer must be capable of quickly restoring all technical failures to avoid revenue loss during playout origination. You will be challenged to leverage your technical skills to solve diverse problems.
This role is part of the Media Operations team, which is responsible for delivering a high-quality viewer experience to millions of viewers across Fox networks, digital platforms, mobile applications, websites, and licensing partnerships. In short, we bring great Fox content to YOU!
ABOUT YOU
- You care about your team and are invested in their success
- You value and want to hear diverse perspectives
- You are excited by new technology and its potential to change how things are done
- You enjoy being part of an all-star team and working in a start-up environment
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Media Assembly & Distribution
Media Assembly & Distribution
- Supervises daily media ingest, processing, preparation and distribution activities for live and
non-live content.
- Responsible for supervising all live sports activities within master control operations
- Responsible for quickly restoring on air feeds, during technical failures.
- Responsible for process and procedures to ensure reliable distribution operation
- Oversees the configuration, testing and troubleshooting of all distribution systems to ensure maximum reliability
Collaboration & Partnerships
- Supports Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery teams
- Helps develop new technology solutions together with the engineering team
- Partners with the Engineering Operations team to troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Provides support to other Media Operations teams to develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Works closely with all business units and provides world class customer service support.
Performance Improvement
- Promotes the use of data to make business decisions
- Tracks operations dashboards and constantly looks for improvements
- Supports the use of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to motivate the team
People Management & Development
- Inspires a culture of continuous learning, especially in emerging technologies
- Supports career development programs to retain top talent
- Helps build and motivate high performing teams to deliver high quality products
- Facilitates an environment that fosters the development of all-star utility players
- Deliberately creates and cross-trains all-star teams of utility players who work in different areas
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Level & Role Specific Qualifications
Level & Role Specific Qualifications
- Experience supervising broadcast operations and master control teams
- Hands on experience and understanding of master control playout automation systems
- Knowledge of all equipment associated with broadcast operations distribution.
- Knowledge of SCTE messaging and triggers for downstream switching and insertion
General Qualifications
- Technical knowledge of Media Supply Chain, Live Sports Production, and Over the Top (OTT) Systems
- Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions
- Ability to translate and communicate business requirements into operational and technical requirements
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
- A Bachelor’s Degree is awesome, but not required
- Knowledge of emerging technologies such as 4K High Dynamic Range, and HDR10+ is a plus
- Knowledge of industry standards such as Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
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Learn more about Fox Tech at
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https://tech.fox.com
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.
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.
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