Media Engineer

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.   While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.   If you’ve ever dreamt of what the early days of Hollywood must have been like, of what it takes to roll up your sleeves and break new ground, figure out a new process, and to one day say, “I was there when it all began,” then welcome aboard…   For information on Skydance’s privacy practices, see the Skydance U.S. Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://skydance.com/privacy-personnel/.

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  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. 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

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 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 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

Experience in the Visual Effects, Animation, or media and entertainment industries a plus