Senior Engineer MAM and Post-Production
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You will mainly be involved on the WBD Sports platform and on the new platform dedicated to General Entertainment. The channels are currently moving to a new technology platform for all equipment across Europe, based on a hybrid architecture combining on-premise and cloud solutions.
The London and Paris teams manage the engineering and Tier 3 support of this new group, supported by two playout centers and all the European markets from Eurosport.
If you are not afraid of new technologies and you want to be part of a dynamic and international team, join us at the heart of sport channel broadcasting in 21 languages.
Your new role...
We are looking for a Broadcast Senior Engineer with a passion for solving complex challenges in the broadcast and media landscape.
As part of the M2P Team (MAM, Post-Production and Playout), you will provide engineering and Level 3 support on MAM and Post-Production platforms within a virtualized hybrid on-premise and cloud environment.
You will play a key role in sport production and entertainment deliveries.
Your role accountabilities...
Engineering
- Project management
- Proactively identify, propose, and support the implementation of technological evolutions for the platform
- Gather workflow needs with production teams across all Eurosport offices
- Write workflow, project and engineering documentation
- Centralize and design workflows on MAM and Post-Production creation
- Follow up development and test deliveries
- Coordinate broadcast and IT teams on integration projects
Support
- Tier 3 support
- Ensure day-to-day platform updates are shared with Tier 2 support
Qualifications & Experiences...
- Degree in Technology or similar
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of French is a plus
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a constantly changing environment
- Comfortable working independently and driving work forward
- Strong team player with self-motivation and a consistent customer-service mindset
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience in Sport, News, Production and Documentary environments
- Experience with MAM, Post-Production and workflow engine tools
- Strong broadcast technical background (IP video 2110, AES67, NMOS, video and audio formats and codecs)
- Good understanding of IT technologies and related challenges (network, virtualization, storage, cloud services, security)
- Continuous technology watch to keep systems efficient and aligned with business growth
And More...
- Basic development and scripting skills
- AWS knowledge
- Micro-services knowledge
Site
- London, Chiswick
- Minimal travel anticipated
- Regular office hours Monday to Friday, with possible out-of-hours work depending on project needs
- Permanent contract
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
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Championing Inclusion at WBD
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- FSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Company Outings
- Snacks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- 401(K)
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Access to Online Courses
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)