Video Engineer

Warner Bros. Entertainment; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading media company in Munich is seeking a Video Engineer to oversee IP and legacy video operations in live sports productions. The ideal candidate will manage video equipment and infrastructure, provide training, and have proven experience in live production environments. This role requires excellent communication skills in both German and English, and a background in broadcast engineering. Flexible hours and inclusion principles are offered.

Qualifikationen

• BSc/BA degree or comparable qualification with experience in broadcast production.
• Experience with cloud broadcasting processes for live sports events.
• Proven experience as a Vision Engineer in live production.
• Knowledge of IP/AV standards like 2110-10, NDI, SRT, SIP.
• Familiar with broadcast video equipment and control systems.
• Ability to work under pressure in a live TV environment.

Aufgaben

• Manage IP based and legacy video infrastructure in live sports.
• Work operationally as a Vision Engineer during productions.
• Assist in development and integration of new systems.
• Fault find and coordinate maintenance of video equipment.
• Provide ongoing training to freelance Video Engineers.

Kenntnisse

Network and IP infrastructure knowledge

Communication skills in German and English

Experience in live sports production

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

BSc/BA degree in TV Broadcast or Video Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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Your new role…

The Video Engineer is responsible for managing all aspects of the MMU video department in a professional LIVE sports production setting. He is overseeing the entire IP based and legacy video, VR studio, camera and replay equipment configuration, operations and maintenance. The position requires long term experience in the field of (remote and traditional) live production of sports events. The Vision Engineer reports to the Technical Manager Production Operations. The position is based in the greater Munich area and involves a 40 hour week from Monday to Sunday as well as being on call 7 days a week. Furthermore, this position requires regular work in the Munich production facilities on the occasion of live productions.

Your Accountabilities…

• Preparation, configuration and maintenance of the entire IP based and legacy video infrastructure and systems in the MMU production control rooms (PCR) like cameras, VR studio, graphics, playout and post-production facilities in liaison with Eurosport GSA production and the Technical Manager Production Operations.

• Works for LIVE sports productions operationally as a Vision Engineer in the PCR.

• Assists with further development of existing systems as well as the integration and configuration of new components.

• Support of global optimization projects as subject matter expert in the video technology and operations field.

• Fault find and coordination of the maintenance of all video broadcast and IP equipment in the local production facilities.

• Provide ongoing training of the MMU freelance Video Engineers and Technicians

Qualifications & Experience…

• BSc/BA degree (TV Broadcast or Video Engineering) or comparable professional qualification paired with long-term working experience in the area broadcast production, operations and play out of live sports events.

• Experience and understanding of cloud broadcasting, remote and traditional production and the associated processes for producing live sports events.

• Proven experience of working as an Vision Engineer in a LIVE sports production.

• Network and IP infrastructure knowledge including a good understanding of the latest IP/AV standards (e.g. 2110-10, NDI, SRT, SIP, AES67 and Dante).

• Demonstrable knowledge of current baseband and IP broadcast video equipment such as cameras, vision mixers, replay systems, VR studio, graphics machines and post-production.

• Familiar with network control systems of production equipment and scheduling software.

• Used to working under pressure in a fast-paced live TV production environment.

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, ability to communicate clearly and to work independently.

• Excellent German and English communication in spoken and written is a must.

• Next steps: Please submit your CV in English. You will receive an email inviting you to a 15-minute call (in English) to discuss the role and your expectations.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. Severely disabled employees are welcome in our company and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Flexible working hours are offered to assist.

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