Broadcast Television and MICR Engineer

This is a Full Time Job

FOX Sports is seeking a Broadcast Television Engineer/Multi-Camera Insert Control Room (MICR) Engineer for the Midwest territory to join the team. The MICR Engineer will be responsbile for traveling to sporting events in the assigned territory on a regular basis.

The MICR Engineer will be responsible for connecting, quality control, troubleshooting, and repairing broadcast television equipment, including cameras, switchers, video servers, audio, and graphics equipment. You will also conduct routing and restorative maintenance of electronics and electrical systems. If you have solid working knowledge of electronic and electrical systems and knowledge of FCC rules, we are looking for you!

This is a remote role, but the will require the candidate to be based in Michigan. Candidates must have the ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Connect, troubleshoot, and repair feeds during a camera aggregation (M.I.C.R.) event
• Troubleshoot audio consoles, production support equipment, cameras, video, and intercom systems
• Quality control of incoming audio and video feeds during the event
• Maintain equipment for live productions, studio, and other operations around the company
• Delegate duties to remote crew during pre-show set up, live broadcast, and striking of events at remote locations – mainly at B1G school facilities
• Managing the inbound/outbound of deliveries, craft services, and payroll sheets for freelance hires
• Drive M.I.C.R. truck to and from events
• Execute and complete projects as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 2+ years of technical degree or equivalent work experience in a television production environment
• Good communication skills
• Excellent reasoning skills to assist in troubleshooting problems
• Able to troubleshoot audio console, production support equipment, cameras, and intercom systems
• Proficient in the use of broadcast-related test equipment, including, but not limited to, waveform monitors, vector scopes, multi-meters, test signal generators, etc.
• Competence in MS Office software applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, etc.)
• Strong understanding of how computer networks operate
• Familiar with concepts such as VLANs and VPNs
• Ability to distinguish between layer 2 networking (switching within a local network) and layer 3 networking (routing traffic across different networks)
• Foundational knowledge of basic network configurations and the ability to support troubleshooting
• Available to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the production schedule
• Valid CDL Class B driver's license or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL), pass a DOT Physical, and obtain a medical certificate to drive M.I.C.R. truck to and from events
• SPSG and small battery transport trainings

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• CAD experience