Post - Production Engineer

Job Description

Freelance - Post - Production Engineer - NBC Sports

Responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

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 Audio and Video equipment
• Regulates, documents and implements procedures
• Responsible for the support of both Live and Post-Production operations within the facility. Will be exposed to Pro Tools, Screening Rooms, Edits, Graphics, and EVS.
• 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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• 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.

Additional Requirements:
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

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, Pro Tools & Interplay PAM/MAM/Media Central.
• 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 audio and video 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 7/10 and Server Operating Systems, Linux, and Apple 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.

Additional Information

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