Media Systems Engineer II Job at Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technol

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. Specify and procure equipment, supplies and materials for Media technology systems within budget guidelines; receive and maintain equipment and supplies. Develop long range plans for future media technology needs, including capital improvements, to enhance production and distribution capabilities. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding technology facilities with a focus on maximizing the integration of all systems to meet business, marketing, and entertainment goals. Provide operational support of all activities related to operating, maintaining, and programming the audio and video production/distribution systems across the enterprise and other connected properties. Utilize system software health and performance monitoring platforms; troubleshoot and participate in repairing system problems and failures, participates in maintenance of systems, installs software patches, updates etc., to resolve and avoid service problems, and troubleshoots system problems as they relate to these services Performs upgrades to system hardware and software workflows under the supervision of a more experienced engineer or supervisor. Participates in complex engineering projects at the direction of more experienced engineers. Reviews, maintains, and contributes to system/workflow documentation. Participates in training and development objectives. Conducts peer training and development sessions. Extraordinary influencer who is skilled at connecting the dots at the organization, strategy, program, project, and event levels. Able to persuade and change the thinking of others without damaging relationships. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth environment with minimal direction, delivering under tight deadlines while multitasking, prioritizing projects, and communicating priority updates to team members. Able to operate with limited resources, exhibit dispassionate critical-thinking, and creatively solve problems. Motivated and inventive, always finds a way forward—eternal optimist with a committed drive for contributing and making a difference. Any other duties needed to help achieve Business Objectives Minimum Qualifications: 3 years of demonstrated and relevant experience in leading others ensuring efficient design/build, uptime, and overall stability of the technical environments of live media production and distribution. Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent major, and/or equivalent work experience. Scripting proficiency will be an advantage (Python, NodeJS, Bash, PowerShell) Knowledge and experience with integrating, implementing, or refreshing broadcast control room equipment, including familiarity with modern broadcast cabling infrastructure used in broadcast environments. Proficient in SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video production/streaming environments with a current certification such as not limited to ST 292M, ST 424M, ST 2110, ST 2059, IEE1588, ST 2022-7, SCTE-104, etc. Knowledge and experience with on-prem and cloud-based storage and compute infrastructure platforms and current technological offerings. At least one foundational cloud certification required, including but not limited to Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Cloud+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate. Knowledge and experience with compression techniques such as MPEG2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XS. Knowledge and experience with Evertz software control systems such as frame control via VistaLink or Magnum, EQX/EXE routers, and their monitoring software VLPRO, SDVN, VIP, VUE, MVP. Knowledge and experience with major media systems and the vendors that supply them in areas such as asset management systems, file-based workflows, media acquisition, transcoding/encoding, graphics, and NAS/SAN technologies Knowledge and experience with Nielsen (NACAT), VANC equipment, Linear Acoustics, and other related systems. Knowledge and experience with coordinated receiver decoders IRDs, core devices, edge devices, timing of video and audio systems, audio and video media file formats are a plus. Ability to create, read and interpret AutoCAD and other technical drawing/documentation tools. Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Perl, Python, Ruby, Shell, C or C++. Advanced track record for designing and building IP-based broadcast equipment including one or more of the following: Routers, switchers, audio boards, signal processers, encoder/decoder, video scalers, playback systems, etc. Studio Technology, video walls, cameras, VR set technology, image processing systems, touch screens, lighting, etc. File-based workflows like enterprise Media Asset Management systems (Cloud-based Cloud Compute or Local Network-based) including storage, compute, encode and distribution. Production control systems such as Imagine Communications or Grass Valley automation systems, Riedel trunking, Lawo, Calrec, Evertz, Ross and others. Transmission systems such as RF (Radio Frequency), Satellite Distribution, Fiber Distribution, etc. AWS Infrastructures and other cloud-based technologies including S3/Glacier storage and cloud compute (EC2) services. Physical requirements and work environment: Ability to climb ladders, work on raised structures and building roofs, operate areal lift platforms and have valid driver’s license. #DISNEYTECH The hiring range for this position in California is $95,300 to $127,800 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

In Summary: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures . Specify and procure equipment, supplies and materials for Media technology systems within budget guidelines . Develop long range plans for future media technology needs, including capital improvements, to enhance production and distribution capabilities .

En Español: La tecnología está en el corazón del pasado, presente y futuro de Disney. Disneys Entertainment y ESPN Product proporcionan o coordinan la capacitación del personal; trabajan con los empleados para corregir las deficiencias; implementan procedimientos disciplinarios. Especifican y adquieren equipos, suministros y materiales para sistemas de tecnología de medios dentro de las directrices presupuestarias; reciben y mantienen equipo y suministro. Desarrollan planes a largo plazo para futuras necesidades de tecnología mediática, incluidas mejoras de capital, para mejorar las capacidades de producción y distribución. Ayudan al desarrollo e implementación de políticas y procedimientos relacionados con instalaciones tecnológicas con un enfoque en maximizar la integración de todos los sistemas para cumplir con objetivos comerciales, de marketing y de entretenimiento. Propornan apoyo operativo a todas las actividades relacionadas con la operación, mantenimiento y programación de los sistemas de producción/distribución de audio y video en toda la empresa y otras propiedades. Utilicen plataformas de software conectadas de salud y monitoreo de rendimiento; supervisa y participan en la reparación de problemas y fallos de sistemas informáticos. Participar de los ingenieros más experimentados en proyectos de gestión de sistemas de trabajo, actualizaciones de sistemas y servicios de hardware, así como supervisores de servicio para evitar que estos problemas se complizan más complejos, mejorales o problemas de funcionamiento de los problemas de los programas de sistema de ingeniería, etc. Revisa, mantiene y contribuye a la documentación del sistema/flujo de trabajo. Participa en objetivos de capacitación y desarrollo. Conduce sesiones de formación y desarrollo entre pares. Un influyente extraordinario que es hábil para conectar los puntos en el nivel de organización, estrategia, programa, proyecto y evento. Puede persuadir y cambiar el pensamiento de otros sin dañar las relaciones. Trabaja cómodamente en un entorno de crecimiento rápido con una dirección mínima, entrega bajo plazos ajustados mientras multitarea, prioriza proyectos y comunica actualizaciones prioritarias a los miembros del equipo. Proficiencia en scripting será una ventaja (Python, NodeJS, Bash, PowerShell) Conocimiento y experiencia con la integración, implementación o refrescante equipo de sala de control de radiodifusión, incluida la familiaridad con la moderna infraestructura de cableado de transmisión utilizada en entornos de difusión. Proficiente en los estándares SMPTE para ambientes de televisión de emisión y producción / transmisión de video con una certificación actual como no se limita a ST 292M, ST 424M,ST 2110, ST 2059, IEE1588, ST 2022-7, SCTE-104, etc. El conocimiento y la experiencia con las plataformas de almacenamiento e infraestructuras de computación basadas en la nube y las ofertas tecnológicas actuales. Se requiere al menos un certificado básico, incluyendo pero no limitado a Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, NASTIA+, AWS Complicated Solutions Magnetics Associates. Conocimiento y experiencia con los decodificadores de receptores coordinados IRDs, dispositivos centrales, dispositivos periféricos, cronometraje de sistemas de vídeo y audio, formatos de archivos multimedia de audio y video son una ventaja. Capacidad para crear, leer e interpretar AutoCAD y otras herramientas técnicas de dibujo/documentación. Proficiencia en al menos uno de los siguientes idiomas: Perl, Python, Ruby, Shell, C o C++. #DISNEYTECH El rango de contratación para este puesto en California es de $95,300 a $127,800 al año basado en una semana laboral de 40 horas. La cantidad de horas programadas por semana puede variar según las necesidades empresariales.