Broadcast Maintenance Engineer (Level A)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Broadcast Maintenance Engineer (Level A)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (KTTV/KCOP) Department: Engineering

Position Summary

KTTV Fox 11 is looking for a Level A Broadcast Maintenance Engineer to maintain the technical integrity of our 24/7 news operation. This is a senior-level technical role focused on the hands-on maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of our SMPTE 2110 IP infrastructure and Evertz-based control systems. The ideal candidate is a specialist who can navigate complex signal flows, manage high-power RF systems, and ensure our production stack operates at peak performance, and provide guidance, training and support to fellow engineers on critical broadcast systems.

Core Technical Responsibilities

• IP Orchestration & Routing: Serve as the primary technician for the Evertz Magnum Router and SDVN (Software Defined Video Network) control. Manage multicast flows, IGMP snooping, and PTP timing within a SMPTE 2110 environment.

• Automation & Monitoring: Maintain Evertz Streampro Automation for linear/streaming playout and configure Evertz Magnum Multiviewers , including custom UI layouts and tally integration.

• Production System Support: Provide expert-level maintenance for the KTTV production stack:

  • Sony ELC Automation and Sony Video Switchers .

  • Bitcentral (MAM/Playback) and iNews (NRCS).

  • Vinten Robotics and Chyron/Vizrt Graphics.

  • DNF Controllers for specialized hardware control and tallies.

• Infrastructure & Documentation: Maintain the Evertz terminal gear (7800/7700 frames) and EQX routing components. Update and manage all facility schematics and rack elevations using AutoCAD LT .

• RF & Transmission: Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on Rohde & Schwarz high-power transmitters, microwave (ENG/ICR/STL), and satellite uplink/downlink systems.

• IT & Facilities: Support broadcast-centric IT, including VLAN management for media systems, VM environments, and SAN/NAS storage. Assist in the maintenance of MEP systems (HVAC/Electrical) as they relate to technical spaces.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in broadcast engineering within a high-pressure news environment.

• Evertz Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of Magnum , SDVN , and VistaLINK .

• Technical Tools: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD LT for system documentation and DNF Controller programming.

• Standards Knowledge: Deep understanding of SMPTE 2110/2022, NDI, AES67/Dante, and MPEG/AVC/HEVC encoding.

• RF Fluency: Practical experience with high-power RF, exciters, and antennas.

• Education: Technical degree in Electronics, IT, or equivalent military training.

• Licenses: Must be a licensed driver in good standing for travel to remote sites.

Preferred Certifications

• SMPTE 2110 Professional Certification (e.g., SMPTE ST 2110 standards training) is a significant plus.

• SBE Certification

• Cisco CCNA or equivalent networking credential.

Work Environment

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support a 24/7 news operation.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in confined spaces or at transmitter sites as required.