Media Engineer

Skydance•Santa Monica, CA

6d•$125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Media Engineer at Skydance Animation is responsible for operating, supporting, troubleshooting, and scaling all things Audio/Visual to support the needs of Skydance Animation. This role would help lead audio system design, managing complex post-production and recording environments, and ensuring the highest standards for all clients. The A/V Media Engineer will champion issues that arise in the record rooms, screening and review rooms, editor bays, conference rooms, and other A/V spaces within the studio. This position is on-site 5 days a week.

Requirements

5-8+ years of experience in an enterprise-level technology environment
2+ years of experience in IT support of non-technical users
Experience with collaborative media environments, video conference, multi-site media-review systems, or screening rooms; demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and excellent communication skills in supporting both technical and artistic groups
Experience with analog, SDI and HD SDI signal processing and conversion
Demonstrated knowledge of video codec standards, frame resolutions, and digital media specifications
Working knowledge of video transcoding, including format conversion and quality preservation
High-level proficiency in Pro Tools (HDX, Ultimate, control surfaces, advanced routing)
Experience with cable termination (Fiber, copper, audio, control, etc.), maintenance of various HD/SD broadcast equipment (switchers, cameras, etc.), integration of audio and video teleconferencing systems, operation and set-up of various broadcast production switchers, operation and maintenance of audio mixers, integration of wired/wireless microphone systems and configurations
Design, system integration and maintenance of AV/MM systems
Installation of low voltage wiring and cable, soldering and termination of connectors, wiring of equipment
Must be able to stand, kneel and/or crouch for long periods of time, climb ladders and scaffolding, lift up to 50 lbs, work in high as well as small cramped places

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk products, Zoom, Avid, Shotgun, Foundry Flix, and Animation/VFX applications a plus
Experience with Crestron programming and Integration/use of HID via Crestron DM Switch
Experience developing and supporting Digital Cinema Package (DCP) hardware and integrations
Experience in the Visual Effects, Animation, or media and entertainment industries a plus

Responsibilities

Architect advanced Pro Tools workflows, including multi-system setups, shared storage, remote collaboration, and plugin/instrument management
Serve as the internal subject matter expert for Pro Tools, managing installation, configuration, and licensing
Design and maintain a wide variety of AV/Multi-Media/Video Tele-Conferencing solutions and standards including control systems, screening rooms, review rooms, editor bays, collaboration systems, and streaming
Work with vendors to evaluate and integrate new technologies, hardware, and software to improve production efficiency and quality
Create and maintain documentation outlining hardware and software configuration management procedures and operational guidelines
Oversee day-to-day configuration and operation of AV/MM/VTC systems, while delivering preventive and remedial hardware maintenance support
Assist Studio users in accessing and using AV/MM/VTC systems, especially in-advance of and during Presentations and review meetings
Communicate effectively with other engineering personnel to align interrelated design efforts and drive successful project outcomes
Work with IT leaders and managers to create and manage project budgets for CAPEX proposals
Manage inventory of all AV equipment
Support integration of editing, color grading, VFX, and finishing systems, ensuring compatibility and streamlined workflow