Multimedia Systems Engineer

Posted:
8/30/2024, 4:35:42 AM

Location(s):
Secaucus, New Jersey, United States ⋅ New Jersey, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Remote

Position Reports To: Sr. Manager, Post-Production & Multimedia Systems

Position Summary: MLB Network seeks a Multimedia Systems Engineer to provide technical and operational support for the Network’s production environment; maintain and enhance the Network’s file-based multimedia systems as a subject matter expert; oversee content capture, transcoding and delivery workflows; and work with vendors to troubleshoot issues and identify emerging technologies. 

Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities include:

  • Support, maintain, and monitor existing transcode operations on Telestream Vantage Clusters.
  • Support and build workflows for partner deliveries from planning to execution.
  • Support and maintain video archive solutions, including but not limited to Diva
  • Support for MLB Network’s Media Asset Management systems (Diamond).
  • Design and support editorial and file-based workflow solutions for Operations and MLB Network Production.
  • Contribute to applicable technical design within the Production facility.
  • Other such duties as required.

Skills & Experience: The ideal candidate must have most if not all of the following skills and experiences:

  • The position requires 3-5 years of hands-on experience in digital video processing.
  • Previous experience with Telestream Vantage and Adobe software products and supporting software applications is preferred.
  • Knowledge of video codecs and transcoding solutions for multi-media and web applications.
  • Knowledge of XML, JSON, Powershell and batch file scripting.
  • Working knowledge of Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
  • Knowledge of edit systems, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects preferred.
  • Working awareness of VMWare/Virtual Machines, IT networks and SAN environments.
  • Experience with file delivery acceleration software like Aspera and Signiant.
  • Basic knowledge of computer programming concepts.
  • Knowledge of Media Asset Management systems.
  • Must be able to analyze complex workflow issues and make recommendations.
  • Ability to work well in a live broadcast network environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to create innovative processes.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be detail oriented, meticulous and able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Must be able to work independently yet strong collaboration skills are required.
  • This position requires a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can interface with a diverse group of people and situations.
  • This position requires the ability to prioritize and to be a proactive thinker.
  • Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of live television.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
  • Possess the manual dexterity to effectively operate keyboard/mouse on computers, edit equipment, etc.
  • Possess the visual acuity needed to effectively deliver required work product.
  • Possess the auditory acuity needed to effectively deliver required work product.
  • Ability to sit, stand or twist for sufficient lengths of time to effectively deliver required work product.
  • Ability to travel occasionally.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

IT/ Technical Communications experience. 

Work Classification: Flextime: Employee permitted to work remotely 40% of the week, with the days in the office determined by the manager of the individual employee.

Work Classifications may be changed or modified at any time by the Company.