Technical Product Manager-FTS Platform

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

We are seeking a Technical Product Manager to lead the architectural and product vision for FOX Television Station’s app platform services. A group of mission-critical systems supporting FOX Local’s mobile and living room client apps. This platform serves as the backbone of our product ecosystem, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and innovation across our streaming services. The ideal candidate will possess a unique combination of technical expertise, product vision, and a relentless drive to deliver with quality and speed.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about building backend platforms that power market-leading native applications, and are ready to play a pivotal role in FOX Local’s success, we want to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vision & Strategy:

Define and articulate the long-term vision and roadmap for the FTS Backend Platform, aligning with FOX Local’s broader goals.

Work closely with stakeholders to prioritize features and technical initiatives, balancing business needs with technical feasibility.

Architecture Leadership:

Collaborate with multiple internal engineering teams to design and maintain a robust, scalable, and efficient backend architecture.

Ensure the platform is optimized for performance, security, and reliability to meet current and future demands.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with mobile and living room app teams to understand their requirements and translate them into backend platform capabilities.

Work to align roadmaps between teams to ensure dependent work is completed on time so that front end user features can reach the market faster. 

Act as the primary liaison between engineering, design, QA, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless product delivery.

Work closely with internal FOX technical teams, advocating for FTS needs while ensuring deliverables are scoped and requested with adequate lead time to meet objectives effectively and efficiently.

Monitor key performance metrics and continuously refine the platform to enhance performance and user satisfaction.

Innovation:

Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge.

Identify opportunities for platform improvements and lead initiatives to implement cutting-edge solutions.

Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

5+ years as a Product Manager, Technical Product Manager, or similar role in backend platform development. 

Proven track record of delivering scalable backend systems supporting client-facing applications.

Technical Experience:

Strong understanding of backend architecture, APIs, cloud infrastructure, database systems, microservices, API gateways, and distributed architectures.

Advanced proficiency in Golang, with proven ability to leverage Go’s concurrency model, memory management, and tooling ecosystem to build reliable and efficient solutions.

Familiarity with programming languages, frameworks, and tools commonly used in backend development. (e.g., Node.js, Python, AWS, etc.).

Product Leadership:

Demonstrated ability to define product vision, build roadmaps, and execute with speed and precision.

Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering customer-centric solutions.

Collaboration & Communication:

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Mindset & Approach:

Driven by a passion for quality, speed, and innovation.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.

Bring enthusiasm to your work even in the face of challenges. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with streaming media, video platforms, or related industries.

Familiarity with mobile and living room client application ecosystems.

Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Why Join FOX Local?

At FOX Local, you’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of media consumption. Be part of a dynamic team where your contributions directly impact millions of viewers. We value creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.  Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of a reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.  Please send an email to TVHO-digitalJobs@FOX.COM or call (212) 301-5853, or visit our readily accessible office located at 1999 S. Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90025, and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

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 $165,000.00-180,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $137,500.00-150,000.00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits 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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