FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, 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, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Sports is looking for a Freelance Broadcast IT Engineer to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The Freelance Broadcast IT Engineer will support live studio broadcast and postproduction with an emphasis on networking. Understanding of Network Rules, Firewalls, VLANs, Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing protocol knowledge will be needed to keep production and post-production units operational.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Work on location at the Fox Pico Lot supporting Production and Post-production daily operations
Work with a team of engineers with vast knowledge of multiple operating systems and broadcast gear
Provide technical support of gear ranging from Network Switches, IP routers, Automation, 2110 broadcast devices
Understand CAD drawings for the purpose of planning/implementing expansion projects

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

2+ years of experience in IT based engineering roles
CCNP Certification
Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing protocol understanding
Advanced computer/IT skills
Understanding of networking, subnets, and IT configuration

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

College education
Prior work experience in television trucks or network facilities
Broadcast router experience
Experience with Evertz

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $60.00-70.00 per hour. We provide medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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