TekWissen LLC
Location
Stamford, CT | United States
Job description
Overview:
TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a media and entertainment company that develops, produces, and markets entertainment, news, and information. It owns and operates a portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a motion picture company, television production operations, a television stations group, theme parks, and a suite of Internet-based businesses.
Position: Broadcast Engineer - Post-Production
Duration: 3 Months
Job Type: Contract (20+ Hours)
Location: Stamford, CT 06902
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum two (2) years of experience in the technical support of a Post-Production Facility or operation.
BS degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education/experience.
Desired Characteristics:
Knowledge and experience with Avid ACSR in Media Composer, Interplay, and Nexis preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication as well as diplomacy skills
Knowledge of 4K workflows a plus
Experience with Avid Post-Production environments essential, including Media Composer, Interplay PAM/MAM/Media Central & Pro Tools
Possess strong hands-on, problem-solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems, with the ability to meet deadlines, and with an understanding of the urgent and dynamic needs of an "On-Air" broadcast facility.
The ability to work both alone and in a team environment with fellow Engineers, Operations, IT, Transmission and other departments, while maintaining a strong Customer focus.
Clear understanding of a variety of video and audio CODECS, wrappers and the formats involved in file-based workflows.
Adobe Production Bundle, including Adobe After Effects and Photoshop a plus.
Experience and understanding of network production is advantageous.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows 10 and Server Operating Systems, Linux, and Mac OS
Working knowledge of data transfer acceleration systems such as File Catalyst, Aspera, Signiant and SFTP.
Knowledge or experience with Telestream transcoding
Adobe CS Production Bundle & C4D, render solutions,
Evertz routing and control systems.
Experience and understanding of anti-piracy measures and the relationship with IT security in
a Post-Production environment.
Good understanding of modern Post-Production workflows and media management.
Knowledge of Visio, AutoCad, etc.
Ability and desire to learn new production technologies.
Experience with VM platforms a plus.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the smooth operation of Post-Production for the facility acting as front-line support, trouble shooting and technical diagnosis.
Responsible for confirming that equipment used in the post production process works properly.
Works with external providers to resolve technical and workflow issues with provided equipment and systems.
Implementation of a routine preventative maintenance program, including software and hardware updates.
Installing Video and Audio equipment
Regulates, documents and implements procedures
Responsible for the support of both Live and Post-Production operations within the facility. Will be exposed to Edits, Graphics, EVS, Pro Tools, and Screening Rooms
Passionate about the Post-Production process, excited by new technologies and opportunities and ready to help develop and improve the existing process and infrastructure.
Proficient at communicating both problems and solutions to technical and non-technical personnel alike and will help develop new processes, technologies, and techniques, which will help to improve the running of the facility.
Desire to be proactive and enhance the department needs
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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