Supervisor, Live Media

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under 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

ABOUT FOX

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. You will be part of a 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

FOX is seeking an experienced and dynamic Supervisor, Live Media to oversee, supervise, and support all live programming for its major broadcast and cable networks, with a primary focus on Cable Live events across FS1, FS2, FSR, FSP, Fox Deportes, and Tubi. This role demands a meticulous focus on event oversight, personnel supervision, and workflow optimization from preparation through live execution.

The Supervisor, Live Media will oversee, supervise, and support the day-to-day operation for all Live programming for the multiple Cable Networks. While the primary focus is the execution of Cable Live events, this role will also assist with network live events as needed. You will serve as a key point of contact for client requirements and live event requests, requiring coordination with the Live Integration Team and broader Broadcast Operations staff to supervise all on-air and off-air scenarios.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all linear and digital properties are fully prepared to support live events, including supervising media aspects and implementing contingency planning for overrun scenarios. This role also includes responsibility for supervising the necessary media delivery workflows and procedures that are required to support the Live Integration Team.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Personnel Supervision

• Supervise live media staff, providing day-to-day direction, guidance.
• Assist in scheduling technical operators to meet the production needs of Cable Live events and support Network Live events as required.
• Collaborate with department leadership to develop and maintain staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for routine programming and high-demand live events.
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members, with a focus on live broadcast workflows.
• Encourage a professional, collaborative work environment that promotes accountability, growth, and high performance.

Live Event Operations

• Oversee operational readiness for Cable Live events, ensuring staffing, workflows, and resources are aligned with production requirements.
• Assist with Network Live events by supporting operational execution, coordination, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for live event needs, addressing issues quickly to minimize on-air impact.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Operations teams to resolve technical and logistical challenges during live broadcasts.

Collaboration & Performance

• Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth communication and coordination across departments involved in live event production.
• Monitor live operations and identify opportunities for workflow improvements and efficiency gains.
• Contribute to post-event reviews to identify successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

To excel as the Supervisor, Live Media, candidates should possess a blend of technical expertise in live broadcasting and the leadership skills necessary to guide a high-pressure production environment.

Professional Experience

• Broadcast Leadership: 3+ years of experience in live television production or master control operations, specifically within a Cable Sports or News environment.
• Technical Supervision: Proven track record of supervising complex media workflows and digital delivery systems for live linear and OTT platforms (e.g., Tubi).
• Event Expertise: Deep understanding of live sports timing, including the supervision of commercial integration and overtime/overrun procedures.

Technical Skills

• Master Control/Playout Systems: Full understanding of master control playout automation systems is essential.
• Media/Systems Expertise: Deep knowledge of playout automation system, on-air graphics devices, server playout and configuration, and on-air tickers.
• Problem-Solving: Capability of quickly restoring all technical failures to avoid revenue loss during playout origination.
• Communication: Ability to translate and communicate business requirements into operational and technical requirements.

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Industry Standards: Knowledge of industry standards such as Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) is beneficial.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree is awesome, but not required; experience is also highly valued.
• Software: Proficiency at Microsoft Excel and Google Docs is useful.

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