Your New Role...The Post Production Engineer is responsible for the strategic leadership, architecture, and operational management of the department's post-production technology ecosystem. As the primary technical authority for media infrastructure, this role oversees enterprise-class storage, editing, virtualization, automation, and workflow systems that support the creation, management, and delivery of content worldwide. The position drives technology planning, workflow innovation, and system optimization while ensuring operational continuity, risk mitigation, and exceptional service for internal clients. This role is essential to maintaining a secure, scalable, and high-performing post-production environment that enables the department to meet evolving business and creative objectives.
Your Role Accountabilities...- Monitors and manages departmental data centers-including shared storage, Interplay, and VMware-and oversee the implementation of new equipment.
- Tests, improves, and creates new systems workflows across the department's technical infrastructure and managing large-scale software deployments.
- Investigates and resolves A/V, software, and hardware issues in collaboration with internal teams and vendors, while documenting system errors and optimizing network performance by addressing outages and connectivity issues.
- Provides technical support to editorial staff, specializing in Avid workflows, system maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality audio/visual output. Serves as a key liaison for staff, vendors, and cross-functional teams, delivering prompt and effective support across systems and networks.
- Develops, tests, and maintains custom scripts to automate solutions to streamline workflows, reduce manual intervention, and improve operational efficiency. Creates and maintains comprehensive Confluence documentation to support workflow processes, system configurations, automation standards, and knowledge sharing across the team.
- Oversees virtual machines and associated workflows to support scalable and efficient operations.
- Researches and implements software and hardware upgrades across the department's system environment as needed.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience...Work Experience- Minimum 2-3 years in post-production editorial environment.
- Minimum 2-3 years as assistant editor in Avid environment.
- Minimum 2-3 years in scripting development (Perl, Java Script, Shell Scripting).
- Highly proficient in Avid Infrastructure and Avid workflows.
- Previous entertainment industry experience required.
- Live Production, Advanced Desktop Support, Advanced Networking and troubleshooting preferred.
- Previous experience in Customer Service preferred.
- Experience in content marketing a plus.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification- BA/BS Degree or other comparable training.
Knowledge/Skills- Experience in fast-paced post-production environments with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to present creative technical solutions
- Proficient in Avid Media Composer, Interplay, and ISIS, including basic troubleshooting
- Skilled in Media Asset Management (MAM) systems, Stornext, and Isilon
- Deep knowledge of tiered storage management and archiving using LTO and cloud platforms
- Familiar with Atempo Digital Archive, SGL, AWS, and Azure
- Working knowledge of Reach Engine, Telestream Vantage, and DaVinci Resolve
- Proficient in delivery spec compliance, including use of waveform monitors and audio metering tools
- Experience developing and implementing large-scale workflow changes
- Skilled in creating DCPs, Digests, and KDMs for screenings
- Strong understanding of broadcast standards and technical quality control
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask under pressure
- Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities
- Knowledge of creative terminology across artwork, video, and digital asset platforms
- Extensive understanding of video resolutions, formats, and codecs (e.g., UHD, DNxHD, ProRes, MXF)
- Working knowledge of VMware ESXi and network troubleshooting
Preferred...- Available 24/7 during critical periods; able to respond to urgent issues at any time.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure.
- Collaborative and service-minded, with a proactive approach to resolving technical issues.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and flexible with overtime as needed.
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
