Manager, Streaming & Video Operations

Job Description

Manager, Streaming & Video Operations (Hybrid)

Description

Division Overview

We are the Video Operations and Streaming team, responsible for supporting the video delivery and architecture of VOD and Live content streamed on over 20+ platforms for Paramount+ and CBS. Our team is also responsible for the encoding and delivery of premium content to millions of users every day!

Role Details

We are seeking an experienced individual in the field of video playback and platform integrations to join our team. The role requires someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about digital video to lead all aspects of a wide range of video related initiatives, with focus on video playback and performance, content protection, and platform integrations. Our ideal candidate presents good technical skills and is a problem solver with an enthusiasm for developing solutions and processes to address complex problems.

Your Day-to-Day
• Support development related to video workflow integrations for websites, OTT, Mobile, Smart TV, Set Top Boxes and Game Console applications
• Monitor, diagnose and address video streaming related issues in a global LIVE and VOD service
• Serve as the video subject matter expert across development teams and task forces
• Compile statistics and reporting around video usage across mobile and OTT services and use that information to help improve video playback performance
• Manage technical details of video distribution and infrastructure, including integration into Paramount+ & CBS websites, OTT, Mobile, Smart TV, Set Top Boxes and Game Console applications
• Balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a results-oriented environment
• Additional other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

Must Haves
• Experience with video players on web, mobile and OTT devices
• Experience with collecting application/HTTP logs from a device, analyzing the logs, diagnosing issues and recommending resolutions
• Knowledge of streaming video protocols, codecs and delivery
• Strong familiarity with functionality of video streaming web apps on SmartTV/Set Top Boxes
• Expertise in working with XML and JSON
• Experience with resolving REST API based mobile/OTT applications issues
• A passion for using critical thinking to find solutions for complex problems

Good To Have
• Experience working with global software development teams
• BA / BS Degree

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - 120,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3nv3n-3-17-150-89-42 in your application.