Director, Bureau & Field Operations

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News Media
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month. JOB DESCRIPTION FOX News Media is actively seeking a competent and highly skilled Director of Bureau & Field Operations to join our dynamic team. As the Director, y ou will be involved in our field productions, breaking news coverage, and overall field engineering. The Director is responsible for handling logistics for large events, delegating and communicating with our team, bureau chiefs, and the production department.
SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Hands-on experience with Ku uplinking and flyaway operation
Proficiency in TCP/IP and foundational computer networking (MAC and PC)
Comprehensive understanding of video streaming platforms—Haivision & LiveU
Demonstrated ability to travel and participate in Zoom/conference calls instantly—be it holidays or weekends
Collaborate with bureau chiefs to manage and streamline operations at all Fox Bureaus—international and domestic
Contribute toward annual CapX budget and project planning
Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of field and bureau equipment
Collaborate on establishing and implementing training and operational procedures
WHAT YOU WILL NEED A Bachelor's degree in engineering, broadcasting, or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
10+ years' experience in ENG operations and field engineering
Willingness to work a variety of shifts including holidays, weekends, overnights
Flexibility to travel at a moment's notice
Experience in adverse working conditions in the field
Preparedness to endure long working hours, stay stationary for extended periods, and comfortably lift weights between 30-50 lbs.
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