Engineering & Operations Manager

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

WTTG/WDCA – Engineering & Operations Manager (Regular Full-Time)

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus, based in the Washington, DC media market, is looking for a highly motivated, organized, and creative Engineering & Operations Manager. The ideal candidate works equally well with people and technology. Effective communication skills are required. We operate in a fast-paced environment where new challenges pop up daily. You will need to possess the ability to prioritize deadlines, juggle multiple objectives, and quickly pivot in response to the ever-changing demands of a live news environment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of broadcast engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and development.

• Oversee master control operations for our busy duopoly.

• Manage the successful execution of engineering projects, including design, and ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Support a state-of-the-art ST 2110 facility.

• Assist the VP of Engineering and Operations in the planning and design of station projects.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, innovations, and best practices. Lead research and development efforts to explore new technologies, evaluate feasibility, and recommend implementation strategies.

• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the security and integrity of systems, data, and infrastructure.

• Assist the VP of Engineering and Operations in developing business continuity plans and response strategies for potential disruptions.

• Ensure compliance with FCC and other regulatory standards and industry best practices.

• With your team, maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, ensuring comprehensive and accessible records of processes, procedures, and project specifications.

• Collaborate with the VP of Engineering and Operations to develop strategic capital plans and departmental expense budgets, ensuring effective financial planning and resource allocation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in broadcasting, electronics, computer science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

• Five years of progressive experience in broadcast technology, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Understanding of and commitment to the requirements of a 24/7/365 live news operation, including responding to after-hours calls.

• Demonstrable technical knowledge and expertise in broadcast-related technologies including but not limited to SMPTE ST 2110, AES 67, ATSC RF and terrestrial transmission systems, IP networking, information security, virtual computing platforms etc.

• Comprehensive understanding of broadcast television production workflows.

• Strong strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop effective solutions.

• Project management experience, including budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.

• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.

• Experience in a union environment is strongly preferred.

• SBE and IT certifications considered a plus.

Candidates must be able to work a flexible work schedule. Local travel, overtime, early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities will be required. Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid driver’s license and must have a clean motor vehicle record (MVR).

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. FOX offers excellent benefits, 401k with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our studios air the most hours of news each week throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched. Fox 5 is surrounded by a restaurant scene offering cuisines from around the world, high-end boutiques, outdoor markets and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is just steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations. Learn more about our team: https://bit.ly/fox5rocks

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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.  Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.  Please send an email to Mary.Baker@FOX.com, Call: 202-895-3232, or visit our readily accessible station located at 7272 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.

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.

WTTG/WDCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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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