Multimedia Systems Engineer

Position Reports To: Sr. Manager, Post-Production & Multimedia Systems

Position Summary: MLB Network seeks a Multimedia Systems Engineer to provide technical and operational support for the Network’s production environment; maintain and enhance the Network’s file-based multimedia systems as a subject matter expert; oversee content capture, transcoding and delivery workflows; and work with vendors to troubleshoot issues and identify emerging technologies.

Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities include:

• Support, maintain, and monitor existing transcode operations on Telestream Vantage Clusters.
• Support and build workflows for partner deliveries from planning to execution.
• Support and maintain video archive solutions, including but not limited to Diva
• Support for MLB Network’s Media Asset Management systems (Diamond).
• Design and support editorial and file-based workflow solutions for Operations and MLB Network Production.
• Contribute to applicable technical design within the Production facility.
• Other such duties as required.

Skills & Experience: The ideal candidate must have most if not all of the following skills and experiences:

• The position requires 3-5 years of hands-on experience in digital video processing.
• Previous experience with Telestream Vantage and Adobe software products and supporting software applications is preferred.
• Knowledge of video codecs and transcoding solutions for multi-media and web applications.
• Knowledge of XML, JSON, Powershell and batch file scripting.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
• Knowledge of edit systems, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects preferred.
• Working awareness of VMWare/Virtual Machines, IT networks and SAN environments.
• Experience with file delivery acceleration software like Aspera and Signiant.
• Basic knowledge of computer programming concepts.
• Knowledge of Media Asset Management systems.
• Must be able to analyze complex workflow issues and make recommendations.
• Ability to work well in a live broadcast network environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to create innovative processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented, meticulous and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work independently yet strong collaboration skills are required.
• This position requires a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can interface with a diverse group of people and situations.
• This position requires the ability to prioritize and to be a proactive thinker.
• Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of live television.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Possess the manual dexterity to effectively operate keyboard/mouse on computers, edit equipment, etc.
• Possess the visual acuity needed to effectively deliver required work product.
• Possess the auditory acuity needed to effectively deliver required work product.
• Ability to sit, stand or twist for sufficient lengths of time to effectively deliver required work product.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

IT/ Technical Communications experience.