Media Engineer

Our client, a Top Entertainment Client is looking to hire a "Media Engineer" in "New York, NY" 

Pay Rate Range: $56/h - $67/h depending on experience

$24 month contract 
Work mode - Hybrid

Job Summary

The Digital Media Support Engineer is responsible for the support and development of the Editing, Streaming, Graphics and Production facilities in New York. This encompasses the evaluation and build of new technology solutions, assist with or coordinate project tasks and provide technical support for the content creation and distribution of daily broadcasts, digital live stream and delivery to streaming partners and VOD.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and support all post production facilities.
• Build, maintain and support Evertz Magnum router system and 2110 workflows.
• Build, maintain and support VOD, streaming, radio and broadcast workflows.
• Develop and maintain technical solutions to create efficiencies in content acquisition and distribution.
• Contribute to or lead system sustainment and upgrade projects.
• Work closely with Operations teams to develop workflow solutions for their business needs.
• Interface with vendors in troubleshooting efforts.
• Create "how to" documentation for users and peers.
• Create technical drawings.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience working in a broadcast environment.
• Strong computer/networking knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical people.
• Self-starter who works well with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
• Flexible work hours. This is a 24/7 facility with evening, weekends and holidays work hours.
• Works well under pressure.
• Team player.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, install and manage a variety of systems specific to editing and graphics creation.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills – combine critical thinking, logic, analytic reasoning, research and experience.
• Demonstrated ability building and maintaining virtual machines and physical servers.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with baseband and IP video signal processing, transport and broadcast transmission equipment.
• Troubleshooting and debugging various OS, DLL management, compatibility errors, boot issues and application and system errors.
• Demonstrated skills in scripting.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of VLANs, Layer 2 & Layer 3, IP addressing, route tables and domain administration.
• Understanding of cloud computing terminology and infrastructure.
• Avid Certified Support Representative for Media Composer, Nexis, Media Central and Interplay.
• Working knowledge of shared storage and Asset Management systems.
• Demonstrated ability in configuring and troubleshooting Adobe CC.
• Demonstrated skills with file-based automation from vendors such as Vantage, BPM or Pulse IT.
• 2+ years project management experience.
• Working knowledge of virtual desktop implementations and remote workflow technologies.
• Demonstrated skill adapting and improving workflows using technology.

Required Education

• Technical/Vocational school training or certificate or degree in Engineering, Computer or Electronic Technology.

Additional Details

• 24-month contract.
• Hybrid position based in New York, NY.
• Hours are variable and will include overnights and weekends. Candidates must be comfortable with this. Schedules are set 1–3 weeks in advance.
• Broadcast support experience is helpful, but it is more important for candidates to have strong potential to be molded and trained.
• Candidates should be intelligent, driven, self-starters with a strong desire to learn on the job.
• Basic requirement is an educational background in broadcast or engineering plus moderate computer/IT skills and networking knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, as this role interacts with users both over the phone and in person.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
 
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 
 
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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