Remote Night-Shift Transmission Engineer for Live & VOD

The Walt Disney Company; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Transmission Engineer to support live and on-demand streaming operations. This remote role covers overnight US hours, with collaboration across US-based engineering teams.

You will manage EPG data, monitor system health, and work with senior staff to document troubleshooting procedures, ensuring high availability of Disney+, ESPN, and Hulu streams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a technical, operational, or digital media environment.
• Working knowledge of live/on-demand streaming products.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to work independently with moderate guidance and adapt to new situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage EPG data for live channels and update catalog attributes across platforms (Disney+, ESPN, Hulu).
• Ensure content blackout compliance with contractual obligations and coordinate with partners.
• Monitor basic health and functionality of front-end features via proprietary media orchestration software.
• Develop and document troubleshooting protocols with senior operators and leads.
• Escalate issues to appropriate support resources and file incident tickets as needed.

Skills

Streaming knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Night/weekend flexibility

2+ years experience

Job description

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Transmission Engineer to support live and on-demand streaming operations. This remote role covers overnight US hours, with collaboration across US-based engineering teams.

You will manage EPG data, monitor system health, and work with senior staff to document troubleshooting procedures, ensuring high availability of Disney+, ESPN, and Hulu streams.