Sr Media Systems Engineer

Company: Disney
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

This role is considered Onsite, which means the employee will work 100% onsite 5 days a week at a Company designated location.Join the Media Systems Engineering team as a Media Systems Engineer at the stunningly remodeled Presidio campus in San Francisco. We are seeking a dedicated individual to support Industrial Light & Magic / Lucasfilm technology. This is an outstanding opportunity to get exposed to a wide variety of technology at our prestigious and high-end facility.What You'll DoFrontline Maintenance and Problem Solving:

• Address technical issues involving both consumer-grade and professional AV equipment.
• Maintain specific AV equipment including Video routers, enterprise KVM matrix, signal distribution equipment, video monitors, AV control systems, motion capture equipment, video playback workstations, AV streaming technology, etc.
• Use video scopes, audio meters, fiber test kits, and network analyzers to troubleshoot and resolve signal flow issues.Installation and Deployment:
  • Install and commission various AV and computer equipment across different technical and operational departments within ILM and Lucasfilm.
  • Assist with rack-mounting computer and AV equipment in server rooms.
  • Perform wiring tasks including crimping, soldering, and labeling AV cables (e.g., BNCs and XLRs).
  • Calibrate consumer monitors.Ticket Updates and Documentation:
    • Create and update support tickets in Jira and Zendesk.
    • Make and maintain documentation related to new projects and infrastructure changes.
    • Provide technical operational assistance to production.Out of Hours Work:
      • Participate in maintenance, upgrades, and installations as needed outside standard working hours.Technology Research and Evaluation:
        • We are always looking for people with a passion for technology so you will have the opportunity to research and evaluate new technologies and trends to assess their potential impact on current and future workflows.What We're Looking For
          • At least 3+ years of support and installation experience in post-production or broadcast facilities, focusing on audiovisual systems.
          • A good understanding and enthusiasm for consumer and prosumer AV technology, coupled with a strong desire to broaden your expertise in professional post-production equipment.
          • Basic knowledge of media file formats and post-production equipment, including video routers, playback devices, KVM switchers and AV control systems.
          • Basic administration skills in Windows and macOS.
          • Ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently with good strategic problem-solving skills.Nice to have:
            • Strong admin skills with Linux, Windows and macOS.
            • Proven mechanical skills.
            • Film and video post production experience.
            • Basic understanding of networking.
            • Familiarity with Dante, Q-SYS control and video over IP systems.The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, California is $99,800.00 - $124,800.00 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.
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