Senior Network Engineer, Video Transmission (R50033016)
- Full-time
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 DESCRIPTION
FOX is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our Fox Network Engineering and Architecture team in Los Angeles, supporting high-profile live sports productions across FOX Sports. As a member of the team, you will collaborate closely with FOX Sports’ Engineering and Field Operations teams, designing, implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting network transmission systems that deliver mission-critical video, audio, and data signals from venues to broadcast and digital platforms.
The ideal candidate brings expertise in networking and broadcast transmission technologies, a strong operational mindset, and the ability to perform under the demands of live event production. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment aligned with live sports schedules, requiring flexibility for nights, weekends, and major events.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR 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 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
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- 7+ years of experience in broadcast transmission, network engineering, or live production environments
- Strong understanding of IP networking concepts, including BGP, OSPF, multicast (PIM, IGMP), QoS, VLANs, and STP
- Familiarity with streaming and transport technologies, multicast distribution, and packetized video/audio workflows
- Experience supporting or deploying systems using SMPTE ST 2110, SMPTE 2022, AES67, or Dante is a significant plus
- Hands-on experience with network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls) in high-bandwidth environments
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex signal paths under time-sensitive conditions
- Demonstrate ability to perform and analyze packet captures using tools like Wireshark or tcpdump.
- Understanding of redundancy models, QoS, and network reliability principles
- Knowledge and practical experience with Arista switches and EOS
- 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,
- 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 (., CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
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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 $114,000.00-155,000.00 annually. 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.