Media Operations Technical Associate (Java Development; External Agency)

The National Football League•Inglewood, CA

2d•$2,000 - $2,500•Onsite

About The Position

NFL Media is a leader in digital media, entertainment, and technology, known for our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled Media Operations Technical Associate to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in developing our media asset workflows. Our Digital Media Technology team is seeking a Media Operations Technical Associate who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced media asset management software. This role requires experience in media management technologies, a strong understanding of media workflows, and the ability to implement software to perform those workflows. This hands-on technical position requires proficiency in writing backend software in enterprise level languages using modern development frameworks (e.g., Java/Javascript/Python/Node/Spring/etc).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience in designing and managing media asset management systems.
Demonstrable ability to write, debug, deploy, and manage software.
Expertise in media asset management systems (e.g., Vidispine, Reach Engine, Dalet Galaxy, etc).
Strong knowledge of media formats, metadata standards, and digital media workflows.
Proficiency in programming languages relevant to media asset management (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) and experience with scripting and automation.
Experience with database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and data integration techniques.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues effectively.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
Experience with cloud-based media asset management solutions (e.g., AWS Media Services, Azure Media Services).
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
Knowledge of digital rights management and compliance issues related to media assets.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy scalable media asset management software that meet organizational needs. Ensure systems are robust, secure, and aligned with industry best practices.
Design and implement media workflows to manage ingestion, metadata creation, storage, and facilitate retrieval. Implement automation to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Integrate media asset management systems with other enterprise systems (e.g., content management, digital rights management). Provide technical support and troubleshooting for media asset management issues.
Work closely with stakeholders, including content creators, editors, and IT teams, to understand requirements and deliver solutions that enhance media asset handling and accessibility.
Develop comprehensive documentation for media asset management systems and workflows.
Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability of media asset management solutions. Implement performance tuning and scaling as necessary.