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Fox Sports

FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports’ digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Additionally, FOX Sports and social broadcasting platform, Caffeine jointly own Caffeine Studios which creates exclusive eSports, sports and live entertainment content. Also included in FOX Sports’ portfolio are FOX’s interests in joint-venture business Big Ten Network as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Charlotte FOX Sports team is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to support FNCC Charlotte’s Post-Production and Creative Services Departments, as well as all Live Studio Shows with a Virtual Reality studio. As our Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance of all graphics, studio production, postproduction, and IT equipment in both on-air and off-air situations. You will focus on computers, applications, networking, and storage. In addition, you will provide user support while functioning as a technical liaison between different departments within FOX.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation and maintenance of all graphics, postproduction, studio, and control room systems

• Support both Graphics & Production Edit Macs OSX and Windows workstations including applications and plugins

• Keep Graphics, Production, Post-Production and Operations on the air and operational

• Update Documentation (Inventory, system drawing, workflows, SOP)

• Front line support for all networking and security interfaces within the facility and work directly with both FNCC & BDN teams

• Install and maintain broadcast applications (Servers/workstations, Ethernet, fiber network, storage, kvm)

• Focus on computers, applications, networking, and storage

• Provide user support while functioning as a technical liaison between different departments within Fox

• Keep Broadcast IT systems and workflows functioning properly

• Communicate complex technical issues in written and verbal communications to less technical stakeholders

• Act as the interface/liaison between FOX Worldwide Network Services, Operations, Engineering, and outside vendors

• Make complicated technical decisions, and mentor others while resolving these complex technical problems

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3+ years as systems engineer (a huge plus if in media & video post-production environment)

• Familiarity with Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 & 2019, Linux, Mac operating systems

• Ability to create SOPs documentation

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to see a problem or project through with minimal supervision

• Comfortableness in a position of leadership responsible for making complicated technical decisions, yet able to mentor others while resolving these complex technical problems

• Strong organizational and analytical problem-solving skills

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• Proven technical project management skills

• Ability to professionally communicate complex technical issues in written and verbal communications to less technical stakeholders.

• Customer service skills

• Capacity to work under pressure by triaging multiple problems

• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science or other technical disciplines, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of four (4) years’ equivalent experience

• Stornext file systems experience

• IBM LTO Tape libraires

• UNIX and Lynx operating experience

• Familiar with Next Gen Antivirus, e.g.) CrowdStrike

• Knowledge of Brocade Fiber Channel Switches

• Experience with cloud technologies, Amazon AWS, Google GCP

• Maxon C4D, Maya, V-Ray, and 3D StudioMax

• AWS Thinkbox Deadline Render Farm Manager

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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