Support Engineer / Broadcast Engineer [206366]

Our client is seeking a Studio Engineer to help support the hardware and software for our client’s studio, post-production, and delivery pipelines, with a focus on providing on-the-spot support for the live studio.

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm PST
• Location: on-site, 5 days per week, Santa Monica, CA
  
  

Key Qualifications

• 5 years providing technical support and troubleshooting of live and post-production audio and video signal flows, workflows, protocols, and codecs in a live, live-to-tape or post production environment
• Experience supporting modern production asset management (PAM/MAM) systems
• Experience with support for large-scale SAN environments for high-throughput media workflows
• Experience supporting & troubleshooting Ethernet, Brocade Fibre Channel, and DLC networking infrastructures to ensure seamless SAN connectivity and data integrity
• “Can-do” attitude that thrives on collaboration and problem-solving in high-demand and fast-paced environments
• Open to a flexible work schedule with possible weekends and off-hours work as required
• Self-starter who can manage their own tasks and projects with little oversight from leadership
  
  

Description

• Engineer will be responsible for the on-demand support of the production and post-production teams.
• This includes work with cinema cameras and lenses; video and audio signal path; camera robotics; production lights and their control systems; advanced production asset management (PAM) pipeline automation; fibre-channel SAN storage & networking infrastructure; and various software applications running across macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
• The individual will be expected to effectively manage their time enabling the delivery of projects and tasks with relatively little delay.
• The position requires regular coordination with third party vendors for studio upgrades and equipment repair.
• Success in this role requires the ability to handle and properly prioritize out-of-band requests to ensure the smooth operation of the studio and its production pipeline.
• Experience in a technical support role for live, live-to-tape or post-production support position is essential.
• The candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Education & Experience

• BA/BS or equivalent preferred. Equivalent or relevant field experience acceptable.
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of studio broadcast equipment and infrastructure including switchers, cameras, routers, live audio consoles, wireless microphones, lighting, lighting consoles, communications systems, fiber-backs, displays, single and multi-mode fiber, ethernet and SMPTE311 connections required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in administration and troubleshooting of macOS, Linux, and Windows required.
• Demonstrated ability to support high-performance SAN storage for media production pipelines highly preferred.
• High-degree of familiarity and understanding of structured content-related & status metadata for the purpose of workflow automation and content related metadata management & delivery preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency creating and modifying technical drawings (AutoCAD highly preferred).
• Ability to construct and install various video, audio, ethernet, fibre and control cabling preferred.
  
  

Client Description

Our client, a leader in consumer electronics, is one of the greatest, most innovative, world-changing companies ever created! More like a cluster of start-ups versus a large company, they are single-handedly credited with creating some of the most impactful products of this generation.

Working alongside some of the brightest and most talented people, the work you do here will add up to something big that could not be done anywhere else. There is no doubt that your best work will be brought out achieving some hefty goals at a heroic pace.

One thing we know is that you WILL NOT ever be bored.

Here Are Some More Things You Can Expect

• Wi-fi equipped shuttle service
• Free parking
• Onsite cafeteria
  
  

WORKING WITH AQUENT: long-term assignments with Aquent gets you access to some pretty cool things:

– You’re paid weekly

– Subsidized health (including term life and LTD) and dental benefits after your first four weeks of work (averaging at least 20 hrs/wk)

– Access to Fidelity 401(k)

– Access to FSA Program

– Direct deposit for your pay check

– Access to our Talent Rewards Program (we reward for referrals!)

– Access to free online courses via Aquent’s Gymnasium, to help you develop your skills: http://gymnasium.aquent.com/

– Access to free online courses via Lynda.com

– Aquent support: your Aquent Agent checks in with you during the course of your assignment to make sure you’re happy and progressing according to your expectations (we’re also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you’re close to wrapping up)