FOX Sports Southwest is searching for a Chief Engineer to join their team in Irving, TX. The position is responsible for all engineering functions supporting live studio production, live broadcast events, pre and post production, as well as equipment maintenance. Additionally, the incumbent will provide complete professional engineering leadership for Fox Sports Southwest.
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Managing transmission connections and testing for individual shows.
Overseeing and coordinating necessary new equipment training and developing new procedures for production operators and engineering crews.
Managing the research, design and financial planning for new capital equipment purchases on a yearly basis, including purchase request submissions for projects.
Verifies all applicable equipment meets company standards.
Managing Engineering Department Staff as well as all system designs and upgrades.
Coordinating and performing equipment installs, implementing preventative and demand maintenance for all technical production equipment.
Overseeing Avid Interplay editing systems with LTO archive.
Assisting with the Production Departments’ needs at remote production locations. including equipment setup, testing and maintenance of auxiliary field equipment for truck .and “At Home” based productions.
Supporting FOX Sports Engineering in all areas of needs, maintenance and projects.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in television engineering and operations required.
BS degree preferred.
Must be knowledgeable in all areas of technical production and familiar with all production equipment.
Previous experience in a Supervisory/Management role is highly desirable.
Strong analytical/communicative skills are a must.
Outstanding interpersonal/management skills are required.
Flexible hours/schedule and weekend shifts will be required and the incumbent must accept phone calls or texts on a 24 hour basis.
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