Walt Disney is hiring: Media Systems Engineer II (PH) in Los Angeles

Job Posting Title: Media Systems Engineer II (PH) Req ID: 10092728 Department / Group Overview Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DEET) mission is to delight consumers worldwide with the news, entertainment, and sports content they want most, with more choice, personalization, and convenience than ever before. Comprised of Disney’s international media businesses and the Company’s streaming and linear services, the DEET Media Engineering segment aligns technology, content, and distribution platforms to expand the Company’s global footprint to deliver world-class, personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world. DEET is responsible for The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer businesses globally, including the ESPN sports streaming service, programmed in conjunction with ESPN; Disney, the Disney-branded direct-to-consumer streaming service; global advertising sales and ad technology for all of Disney’s media properties, including ABC, ESPN, Freeform, FX Networks, National Geographic, and the Disney Channels; HotStar, the leading over-the-top streaming service in India; and the Company’s majority ownership stake in Hulu. Job Summary: Disney Media Engineers have a clear charter: to transform the capability and flexibility of how Disney acquires, produces, and distributes content worldwide, all while ensuring the highest levels of quality, efficiency, and resiliency. The Media Systems Engineer II - Project Hire position is another step toward technical proficiency. The Media Systems Engineer II (PH) primarily focuses on architecting, designing, and constructing the varied technical platforms that power our linear and digital platforms. The Media Systems Engineer II (PH) position will work closely under the direction of more senior engineers and 3rd party partners to develop technology that efficiently and effectively delivers on the requirements set forth by technical, business or operations leaders. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Architect, design, source, and construct media technology environments that allow DEE Technology the ability to acquire, produce, store, stream, distribute our content. Resolve issues that affect production, broadcast, and content distribution across multiple DEET networks including system outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems, and conduct diagnostic testing, repair, and replacement activities necessary to solve routine, specialized, and complex problems. Analyze and troubleshoot streaming audio/video signals in traditional SDI and IP 2110 essence flow routing environments. Analyze and troubleshoot cloud platforms as necessary. Manage third-party service providers by enforcing the agreed upon scope of services within the various signed service agreements. Select, train, motivate and evaluate technical staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. Specify and procure equipment, supplies and materials for Media technology systems within budget guidelines; receive and maintain equipment and supplies. Develop long range plans for future media technology needs, including capital improvements, to enhance production and distribution capabilities. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding technology facilities with a focus on maximizing the integration of all systems to meet business, marketing, and entertainment goals. Provide operational support of all activities related to operating, maintaining, and programming the audio and video production/distribution systems across the enterprise and other connected properties. Utilize system software health and performance monitoring platforms; troubleshoot and participate in repairing system problems and failures, participates in maintenance of systems, installs software patches, updates etc., to resolve and avoid service problems. Performs upgrades to system hardware and software workflows under the supervision of a more experienced engineer or supervisor. Participates in complex engineering projects at the direction of more experienced engineers. Reviews, maintains, and contributes to system/workflow documentation. Participates in training and development objectives. Conducts peer training and development sessions. Extraordinary influencer who is skilled at connecting the dots at the organization, strategy, program, project, and event levels. Comfort working in a fast-paced, growth environment with minimal direction, delivering under tight deadlines while multitasking, prioritizing projects, and communicating priority updates to team members. Able to operate with limited resources, exhibit dispassionate critical-thinking, and creatively solve problems. Any other duties needed to help achieve Business Objectives. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Minimum Qualifications: 3-4 years of demonstrated and relevant experience in leading others ensuring efficient design/build, uptime, and overall stability of the technical environments of live media production and distribution. Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent major, and/or equivalent work experience. Scripting proficiency will be an advantage (Python, NodeJS, Bash, PowerShell). Knowledge and experience with integrating, implementing, or refreshing broadcast control room equipment, including familiarity with modern broadcast cabling infrastructure used in broadcast environments. Proficient in SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video production/streaming environments with a current certification. Knowledge and experience with on-prem and cloud-based storage and compute infrastructure platforms and current technological offerings. Knowledge and experience with compression techniques such as MPEG2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XS. Knowledge and experience with major media systems and the vendors that supply them in areas such as asset management systems, file-based workflows, media acquisition, transcoding/encoding, graphics, and NAS/SAN technologies. Knowledge and experience with Nielsen (NACAT), VANC equipment, Linear Acoustics, and other related systems. Knowledge and experience with coordinated receiver decoders IRDs, core devices, edge devices, timing of video and audio systems, audio and video media file formats are a plus. Ability to create, read and interpret AutoCAD and other technical drawing/documentation tools. Advanced track record for designing and building IP-based broadcast equipment. Physical requirements and work environment: Ability to climb ladders, work on raised structures and building roofs, operate areal lift platforms and have valid driver’s license. The hiring range for this position in California is $78,900 to $105,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting Segment: Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Job Posting Primary Business: Engineering Services Primary Job Posting Category: Media Systems Engineering Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Los Angeles, CA, USA Date Posted: 2024-06-17 J-18808-Ljbffr Apply Job!