Overview:
TekWissen Group is a workforce managementprovider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world.Our client is a media and entertainment company that developsproduces and markets entertainment news and information. It ownsand operates a portfolio of news and entertainment televisionnetworks a motion picture company television production operationsa television stations group theme parks and a suite ofInternetbased businesses.
Position: Broadcast EngineerPostProduction
Duration: 3 Months
Job Type: Contract (20Hours)
Location: Stamford CT 06902
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
Basic Qualifications:
* Minimum two (2) years of experience in thetechnical support of a PostProduction Facility or operation.
* BS degree inengineering or equivalent combination of education/experience.
Desired Characteristics:
* Knowledgeand experience with Avid ACSR in Media Composer Interplay and Nexispreferred
* Excellentwritten and verbal communication as well as diplomacy skills
* Knowledge of 4Kworkflows a plus
* Experience with Avid PostProduction environmentsessential including Media Composer Interplay PAM/MAM/Media Central& Pro Tools
* Possess strong handson problemsolving skills withbroadcastrelated equipment and systems with the ability to meetdeadlines and with an understanding of the urgent and dynamic needsof an OnAir broadcast facility.
* The ability to work both alone and in a team environmentwith fellow Engineers Operations IT Transmission and otherdepartments while maintaining a strong Customer focus.
* Clear understanding of a varietyof video and audio CODECS wrappers and the formats involved infilebased workflows.
* Adobe Production Bundle including Adobe After Effectsand Photoshop a plus.
* Experience and understanding of network production isadvantageous.
* Strongunderstanding of Microsoft Windows 10 and Server Operating SystemsLinux and Mac OS
* Working knowledge of data transfer acceleration systemssuch as File Catalyst Aspera Signiant and SFTP.
* Knowledge or experience withTelestream transcoding
* Adobe CS Production Bundle & C4D render solutions
* Evertz routing andcontrol systems.
* Experience and understanding of antipiracy measures andthe relationship with IT security in
* a PostProduction environment.
* Good understanding of modernPostProduction workflows and media management.
* Knowledge of Visio AutoCad etc.
* Ability and desireto learn new production technologies.
* Experience with VM platforms a plus.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the smooth operation of PostProductionfor the facility acting as frontline support trouble shooting andtechnical diagnosis.
* Responsible for confirming that equipment used in thepost production process works properly.
* Works with external providers to resolvetechnical and workflow issues with provided equipment and systems.
* Implementation of aroutine preventative maintenance program including software andhardware updates.
* Installing Video and Audio equipment
* Regulates documents andimplements procedures
* Responsible for the support of both Live andPostProduction operations within the facility. Will be exposed toEdits Graphics EVS Pro Tools and Screening Rooms
* Passionate about thePostProduction process excited by new technologies andopportunities and ready to help develop and improve the existingprocess and infrastructure.
* Proficient at communicating both problems and solutionsto technical and nontechnical personnel alike and will help developnew processes technologies and techniques which will help toimprove the running of the facility.
* Desire to be proactive and enhance thedepartment needs
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supportingworkforce diversity.