OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox CorporationUnder the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.
JOB DESCRIPTION
At Fox Tech, we stand as a beacon of innovation, crafting world-class, large scale digital products that redefine the entertainment experience. We're on the lookout for visionary individuals to join our pioneering team, tasked with shaping the future of streaming products. Now is your chance to be part of creating and delivering extraordinary digital experiences spanning Sports and Entertainment.
As a key member of our team, you'll drive innovation and significantly contribute to our mission of pioneering the next generation of streaming products. Your opportunity to create unparalleled fan experiences for these iconic sports events is here. Our current advanced digital solutions, accessed by millions across web, mobile, and living room devices, signify just the start of our ambitious journey.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director of Operations will manage and oversee all of the scheduling and metadata components, including managing the operating staff, that will be responsible for receiving, conforming, monitoring, and routing out all feeds. This position will work closely with all included partners on ensuring all feeds and deliverables are met. This is a leadership role within the digital and linear operations teams, which is responsible for delivering a high quality and accurate viewer experience to millions of viewers across the digital viewing apps.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Scheduling
- Manages a team to ensure all required content is received and scheduled properly and efficiently.
- Responsible for communicating and working with the partners on any/all issues or concerns associated with the many feeds that will be required.
- Creates process and procedures to drive reliable and repeatable operations
- Participates in strategic planning meetings
Collaboration & Partnerships
- Supports Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery teams
- Partners with the Engineering Operations team to troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Critical member of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) development team
- Will work closely with the Broadcast team on developing tools to better suit the partners needs
Performance Improvement
- Promotes the use of real-time analytics to make key operational decisions
- Tracks operations dashboards and constantly looks for ways to make things works better, faster, and smoother
People Management & Development
- Inspires a positive work culture of continuous learning, especially in emerging technologies
- Provides career development opportunities for employees
- Builds and motivates high performing teams to deliver high quality products
- Facilitates an environment that fosters the development of all-star utility players
- Proactively creates and cross-trains all-star teams who can work in different areas
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Experience directly managing employees
- Extensive experience with media operations and technical transmission systems
- Technical knowledge of Media Supply Chain, Live Production, and Over the Top (OTT) Systems
- Work well 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 DEALBREAKER
- A bachelor’s degree in related field
- Knowledge of emerging technologies such as 4K High Dynamic Range, and HDR10+
- Knowledge of industry standards such as Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
SCHEDULE/SHIFT
- Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including overnights, weekends, holidays, etc.
NOTE: Fox Behavioral Skills/Competencies: Dependability, Initiative, Teamwork, Personal Integrity, Professionalism, Sets Clear Goals, Seeks Collaborative Solutions, Delivers Constructive Feedback, Leadership Integrity and Compliance.
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