Associate Post Engineer

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Associate Post Engineer to enhance its International Post infrastructure. This role involves supporting TV networks and film operations, managing client requests, and evolving post production workflows. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of Avid and Adobe tools, alongside a strong understanding of video standards and compression methods. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and excellence, and contribute to the production of world-class content that entertains and informs audiences globally.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of Avid, Adobe, and video standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage small projects.

Responsibilities

• Support International Post infrastructure for TV networks and film operations.
• Manage and resolve client requests and design post production workflows.

Skills

Avid Interplay

Adobe Creative Cloud

Video Compression

Windows Server

Mac OS

Software Automation

Flexible and Adaptable

Tools

Blackmagic Resolve

Telestream Vantage

Azure

AWS

Aspera

Signiant

Job description

• Business Segment: Operations & Technology

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The primary purpose of the Associate Post Engineer is to support the International Post infrastructure environments for our International TV Networks, Social Media team and Film operations. The core responsibilities include (but are not limited to) managing and resolving requests from clients, designing and evolving post production workflows, maintenance and patching of systems as well as managing small projects. The position requires a thorough understanding of Avid and Adobe.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Avid Interplay, NEXIS and Media Composer
2. Adobe Creative Cloud, Blackmagic Resolve, 3rd party plugins for all applications
3. Video standards e.g. SD, HD, UHD, HDR, NDI, SRT / Resolutions / Frame Rates
4. Video Compression such as XDCAM50, MPEG2, MPEG4/AVC, XAVC, DNx, ProRes etc.
5. Thorough understanding of Window 11, Windows Server and Mac OS
6. Understanding of software automation (Ansible)
7. Ability to work effectively with others across geographical locations
8. Must be flexible and adaptable to changing requirements and schedules
9. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

1. File encoding and workflows using Telestream Vantage
2. Leostream and Teradici PCoIP support
3. Knowledge of VMWare & Virtualisation implementation and management
4. File acceleration applications using Aspera and Signiant products
5. Knowledge and experience using Azure or AWS
6. Experience and understanding of anti-piracy measures and cyber security in broadcast and post production environments
7. Experience of Digital Cinema Projection, server equipment, digital cinema standards, 3D, 4K and integrated media blocks
8. Experience of storage / archive technologies such as Facilis Terrablock, Object Matrix MatrixStore & XenData LTO Archive
9. Understanding of the real-time technologies supporting IPTV solutions such as DVB stream processing, IP encoding, SRT, HLS

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].