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Executive Director, Distrbution Architecture
Fox
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Description
FOX Networks, Engineering and Operations (NE&O) is searching for a Executive Director of Distribution Architecture to join the team in Los Angeles. The role is in support of all aspects of Distribution Engineering - from compression through to end user devices, on both conventional QAM plant, as well as new/emerging OTT/TVE systems; however, an important focus of the role will be on SCTE 35 and SCTE 224 program metadata generation and propagation, which drives our OTT platform and other legacy platforms. Also, the incumbent will be working with the business development teams on new entrant architectures, reviewing and providing risk analysis, and working with the distribution teams to support transitions and launch new networks.
Responsibilities
• Metadata generation and propagation for our Next Gen OTT platforms.
• SCTE 35 in-band messaging: SCTE-35 insertion, use and troubleshooting.
• SCTE-224 out-of-band messaging: SCTE-224 generation, propagation and troubleshooting.
• Metadata systems (Media Info/FDMS/LRM): Data flow and problem analysis.
• Provide support to Broadcast Ops on real-time issues.
• Troubleshoot video signal issues.
• Be principal POC and interact with Media Info/FDMS teams in Woodlands and LRM team at CTS to analyze issues, propose solutions, and identify new features and functionality.
• Next generation OTT, TVE and IPTV metadata standards.
• Work on next generation of SCTE 224 standard.
• Support Business Development team for new launches.
• Attend Standards meetings – ATSC, SCTE, Cable Labs.
• Support standards groups as directed.
• Attend Standards meetings – ATSC, SCTE, Cable Labs.
• Support standards groups as directed.
• Travel is required, attending meetings and industry conferences.
Qualifications
• Prefer Bachelor degree in related fields
• 5 to 10 years OTT, TVE, cable, broadcast engineering experience with coding experience a plus, such as Python, PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, etc., CompTIA Network+.
• The ability to communicate at a high level of engineering expertise; oral and written.
• Ability to identify and prioritize technical issues.
• MS Word/Excel/Outlook/Coding/Linux.
• Position requires in-depth engineering knowledge of Cable, Telco, DBS and Broadcast distribution architectures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential technical issues throughout the distribution architecture.
• Knowledge of and practical experience using ticketing systems, including Jira, Confluence, Saleforce, ZenDesk, and ServiceNow.
Division Description
The Fox Networks Engineering and Operations Group (NE&O) is the group that is singularly responsible for the receipt, uplink, delivery, and distribution of all networks wholly or partially owned by Fox Networks Group. NE&O is a 24/7 mission-critical operation which supports business units in five (5) distinct locations – three (3) in Los Angeles, California (Pico, Playa del Rey and 1440 Sepulveda); one (1) in The Woodlands, TX; and one (1) in New York, NY. Overall, NE&O has over 1000 full-time equivalent employees. Candidates who seek employment with NE&O must be available to work 24/7.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.