Supervisor, Distribution Operations Systems

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We believe in the future of entertainment – across all platforms and for all audiences. FOX has always given unfettered access to the moments that have collectively captivated us. The breaking story. The unmissable final. The outrageous touchdown. The shocking cliffhanger. We changed the game on sports and news production. Now we're looking to change the game again. We are pioneering the future of news, sports and entertainment in the digital realm. It's an audacious mission. We're challenging ourselves to be the first to do it - to disrupt the digital entertainment category and redefine the live experience for the next generation. And we're doing it by starting from scratch. Think of FOX as a start up with the backing of a fortune 500 corporation. You will be part of a new team with full permission to reinvent, disrupt, and build in a highly collaborative and transparent environment. FOX has always been an advocate for the disruptive spirit. And now we're looking for like-minded people to push the boundaries on what entertainment can mean. Join us to help make the best of sports, news, and entertainment more personal, more immersive, and more interactive than ever before.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Supervisor, Distribution Operations Systems will be a hands-on supervisor of the technical master control playout and operations workflows within the Fox Distribution Center. This position makes critical last second decisions that support the on-air integrity and protect live revenue streams. The Supervisor, Distribution Operations Systems works closely with Engineering, Fox Sports, Entertainment, and News teams to innovate and test new modern enhancements and distribution solutions. This position requires engineering level master control automation expertise to test new and future technologies operationally. This includes deep knowledge of playout automation system, on-air graphics devices, server playout and configuration and on-air tickers. This System Supervisor must be capable of quickly restoring all technical failures to avoid revenue loss during playout origination. You will be challenged to leverage your technical skills to solve diverse problems. This role is part of the Media Operations team, which is responsible for delivering a high-quality viewer experience to millions of viewers across Fox networks, digital platforms, mobile applications, websites, and licensing partnerships. In short, we bring great Fox content to YOU!

ABOUT YOU
• You care about your team and are invested in their success
• You value and want to hear diverse perspectives
• You are excited by new technology and its potential to change how things are done
• You enjoy being part of an all-star team and working in a start-up environment

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Media Assembly & Distribution
• Supervise daily media ingest, processing, preparation and distribution activities for live and
• non-live content
• Responsible for supervising all live sports activities within master control operations
• Responsible for quickly restoring on air feeds, during technical failures
• Responsible for process and procedures to ensure reliable distribution operation
• Oversee the configuration, testing and troubleshooting of all distribution systems to ensure maximum reliability

Collaboration & Partnerships
• Support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery teams
• Help develop new technology solutions together with the engineering team
• Partner with the Engineering Operations team to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Provide support to other Media Operations teams to develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Work closely with all business units and provides world class customer service support

Performance Improvement
• Promote the use of data to make business decisions
• Track operation dashboards and constantly looking for improvements
• Support the use of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to motivate the team

People Management & Development
• Inspire a culture of continuous learning, especially in emerging technologies
• Support career development programs to retain top talent
• Help build and motivate high performing teams to deliver high quality products
• Facilitate an environment that fosters the development of all-star utility players
• Deliberately create and cross-train all-star teams of utility players who work in different areas

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Level & Role Specific Qualifications
• Experience supervising teams
• Experience with media operations and technical transmission systems

General Qualifications
• Technical knowledge of Media Supply Chain, Live Sports Production, and Over the Top (OTT) Systems
• Full understanding of master control playout automation systems
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions
• Ability to translate and communicate business requirements into operational and technical requirements

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• A Bachelor's Degree is awesome, but not required
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as 4K High Dynamic Range, and HDR10+ is a plus
• Knowledge of industry standards such as Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

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