Sr. Post Production Engineer - 26-00402

Title: Sr. Post Production Engineer

Location: Burbank, CA

Contract Duration: 2 months (possible extension)

Max Hourly Pay Rate: $55/hr - $60/hr

OT Required / Expected? Yes

Onsite Position: Able to come in 5 days a week but they are hands on doing implementation

Project

The Sr. Post Production Engineer oversees all postproduction workflows, hardware, and software for the department. This role ensures a stable and efficient technical environment, enhancing the visual quality of content through advanced technologies and processes.

There are a number of ongoing projects that this individual will be supporting – overall support of the Avid infrastructure, cloud storage and solutions, and more.

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

- Monitors and manages departmental data centers—including shared storage, LTO, Interplay, and VMware—and oversee the implementation of new equipment.

- Tests, improves, and creates new systems workflows across the department’s technical infrastructure and managing large-scale software deployments.

- Investigates and resolves A/V, software, and hardware issues in collaboration with internal teams and vendors, while documenting system errors and optimizing network performance by addressing outages and connectivity issues.

- Provides technical support to editorial staff, specializing in Avid workflows, system maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality audio/visual output. Serves as a key liaison for staff, vendors, and cross-functional teams, delivering prompt and effective support across systems and networks

- Develops, tests, and maintains custom scripts to automate workflows and reduce manual intervention.

- Oversees virtual machines and associated workflows to support scalable and efficient operations.

- Researches and implements software and hardware upgrades across the department’s system environment as needed.

- Performs additional duties as assigned.

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1) 3 years in post-production editorial environment.

2) 3 years as assistant editor in Avid environment.

3) 2 years in scripting development (Perl, Java Script, Shell Scripting)

4) Highly proficient in Avid Infrastructure and Avid workflows

a. Understanding of Avid Interplay, Avid Nexus, lifecycle of how media goes into Avid all the way through editorial, all the components and associated infrastructure

5) Skilled in Media Asset Management (MAM) systems, Stornext, and Isilon

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

1) Previous entertainment industry experience required.

2) Live Production, Advanced Desktop Support, Advanced Networking and troubleshooting preferred.

3) Previous experience in Customer Service preferred.

4) Experience in content marketing a plus.

5) Working knowledge of Telestream Vantage, and DaVinci Resolve

Preferred Requirements CNTD (above are most preferred)

• Deep knowledge of tiered storage management and archiving using LTO and cloud platforms

• Proficient in delivery spec compliance, including use of waveform monitors and audio metering tools

• Experience developing and implementing large-scale workflow changes

• Skilled in creating DCPs, Digests, and KDMs for screenings

• Strong understanding of broadcast standards and technical quality control

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask under pressure

• Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities

• Knowledge of creative terminology across artwork, video, and digital asset platforms

• Extensive understanding of video resolutions, formats, and codecs (e.g., UHD, DNxHD, ProRes, MXF)

• Working knowledge of VMware ESXi and network troubleshooting

Soft Skills

• Experience in fast-paced post-production environments with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to present creative technical solutions

• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure.

• Collaborative and service-minded, with a proactive approach to resolving technical issues.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and flexible with overtime as needed.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Available 24/7 during critical periods; able to respond to urgent issues at any time.