Broadcast Engineer

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TMZ is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Broadcast Engineer to support the technical infrastructure behind our live and recorded television, digital, and streaming productions. The Broadcast Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing broadcast systems, production equipment, transmission paths, and newsroom technology to ensure reliable, high-quality content delivery across multiple platforms.

This role requires a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news and entertainment environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and support broadcast, production, and post-production systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot video, audio, routing, and transmission
• Perform preventative maintenance and system upgrades on broadcast equipment.
• Support live studio productions, remote broadcasts, and special event coverage.
• Studio camera maintenance – chipping, shading, menu settings, time-code, reference, signal flow
• Post production engineering support as needed – troubleshooting workstations, storage, export, etc.
• Production responsibilities may be assigned according to workload –feeds, recording, camera operation, audio
• Configure and maintain video servers, storage systems, automation systems, and asset management platforms.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues affecting on-air operations and digital content distribution.
• Collaborate with production, newsroom, and IT teams to ensure seamless workflows.
• Assist with equipment installations, integrations, and technology refresh projects.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience supporting broadcast television or live production environments.
• Strong understanding of Video routing and signal flow, Audio systems and mixing infrastructure, DI, IP video transport, SMPTE standards, Broadcast automation systems, Video servers and storage systems, Transmission and distribution technologies
• Candidate must be a self starter and highly organized
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Experience supporting news or entertainment television operations 

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 $44.50-53.50 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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