Director of Engineering at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** This role is for a seasoned engineering leader with a strong background in broadcast infrastructure, IT systems, and capital project managem

Work type: onsite

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

Salary: $180,000 – $200,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for a seasoned engineering leader with a strong background in broadcast infrastructure, IT systems, and capital project management. It is a critical leadership position for someone comfortable overseeing technical operations in a high-pressure, 24/7 news environment. **Key highlights** As the Director of Engineering at KTTV Fox 11, you will lead the multi-disciplinary engineering team and manage the integrity of the station's broadcast and studio technology stack, including cutting-edge RF, IP-based routing, and automation systems. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Possess deep technical knowledge of SMPTE 2110/2022, RF transmission, and broadcast-centric IT networking. - Have experience managing capital budgets, vendor relationships, and large-scale technical infrastructure installations. - Are comfortable providing operational leadership in a unionized (NABET) work environment. - Maintain a thorough understanding of FCC/OSHA regulatory requirements and high-performance server/storage environments.

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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.

## JOB DESCRIPTION

Director of Engineering – KTTV Fox 11 (Los Angeles)Location: Los Angeles, CA

Department: Engineering & Operations

Reports To: Vice President of Engineering

Position Summary

KTTV Fox 11 is seeking a technically grounded and organized Director of Engineering to lead the day-to-day operations of our Los Angeles station. Supporting  the VP of Engineering, Operations and Technology and working with other Engineering Management, this role is responsible for the technical integrity, maintenance, and reliable execution of the station's broadcast and studio infrastructure.

The successful candidate provides senior leadership for a multi-disciplinary engineering team in a 24/7 major market news environment, ensuring that all production, transmission, and IT-supported systems operate at peak performance.

Primary Accountabilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee the daily technical operations of the station, ensuring the highest standards of production quality and signal reliability.


• Staff Oversight: Lead and direct the engineering maintenance staff, including the management of schedules and workflows for employees represented by NABET.


• IT Infrastructure Support: Support and implement corporate IT strategies and infrastructure. Oversee the local maintenance of enterprise-level SAN/NAS storage, network connectivity, VM Environments, and VLAN management for media-related systems.


• Streaming News Support: Support the efforts of the 24X7 Streaming Video operation including encoding equipment, Tricaster Switcher system, Chyron Graphics, PTZ cameras, and other supporting equipment.


• Systems Maintenance: Responsible for the health and performance of the station's core production technology stack, including Sony ELC automation, iNews (NRCS), Bitcentral (MAM), Chyron Graphics, Vinten Robotics, Sony Video Switchers, SSL Audio mixing systems, Evertz EQX and Magnum SDVN SMPTE 2110 routing systems.


• Capital Project Execution: Manage the implementation of capital projects (CAPEX). Coordinate vendor relationships, equipment procurement, and installation timelines to ensure technical goals are met within budget.


• RF & Transmission Oversight: Ensure the continuous operation of high-power Rohde & Schwarz transmitters. Installation and  maintenance of Microwave (ENG/SNG) and Satellite uplink/downlink systems.


• Facilities & Compliance: Assist the Facilities Manager in the oversight of  the station’s MEP systems (HVAC, Electrical, and Fire Protection) and ensure full compliance with FCC, OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements.

• RF & Transmission: Expertise in Rohde & Schwarz transmitters preferred, ATSC 1.0 & 3.0 signal encoding and distribution, and Harmonic, Ateme, and Synamedia encoding systems. Sound experience with microwave and satellite technology.


• IT & Connectivity: Solid proficiency in broadcast-centric IT, including IP networking, SMPTE 2110/2022, Audio over IP including Dante, AES 67, and cybersecurity best practices.


• Production & Newsroom: Hands-on knowledge of Sony ELC, iNews, Bitcentral, and Vinten robotic camera systems.


• Infrastructure: Evertz routing, Chyron graphics, and RTS intercom systems.


• Broadcast Standards: Deep knowledge of MPEG2, AVC, HEVC, Dolby AC-3/AC-4, SDI, SMPTE 2110/2022.

• Experience: 5+ years of leadership experience in television broadcast engineering, with a proven track record in a high-pressure news environment.


• Education: AS or BS degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; SBE Certification is highly preferred.


• Management Skills: Strong organizational and project execution skills with the ability to lead a diverse technical team under union guidelines.


• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with station leadership, staff, and external partners.


• Availability: Flexibility to support a 24/7 news operation, including availability for nights, weekends, and emergency situations.

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