Avid Systems Engineer, Sr (Temporary)

Company 3; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Company 3 is seeking a Senior Avid Systems Engineer (Temporary) in New York, on-site. The role focuses on implementing core Avid workflows, supporting editorial environments, and modernizing production infrastructure for in-studio and remote work.

You will define and optimize Avid‑based workflows, collaborate with NY/LA teams, and ensure secure, scalable systems for media management, ingest, and delivery. This is a contract position with comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities under pressure.
• Experience with Avid Media Composer and Avid NEXIS support (ACSR preferred).
• Familiar with storage performance and archival concepts.
• Proficient with cloud architecture or administration.
• Proficient with networking concepts for remote and in-studio workflows.
• Familiar with video formats, codecs, and post‑production standards.
• Ability to translate technical information for non‑technical staff.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, bandwidth management.
• Experience with other post‑production tools (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools).
• Proficiency in macOS system administration.
• Postproduction/studio experience is a plus.
• File-based ingest, transcoding, and delivery workflow knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1/2/3 support for Avid Editorial clients via phone, email and in‑person interactions, and work with NY/LA engineering teams to optimize Avid systems.
• Help define, design, and implement next generation infrastructure.
• Support creative applications globally with engineering teams.
• Bring Work From Home technology hardware and software solutions to Co3 companies.
• Collaborate to handle all operational and production technical needs.
• Work in a fast‑paced creative environment and solve problems on the fly.
• Design and implement efficient Avid‑based workflows for editorial, ingest, media management, and delivery.
• Collaborate with production staff to optimize project structures and media management.
• Diagnose and resolve software, hardware, and network‑related issues promptly.
• Integrate Avid solutions with 3rd‑party apps, plugins, and storage.
• Update and maintain inventory and system configuration records.
• Ability to travel as required to meet production schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Networking concepts

Tools

Avid Media Composer

Avid NEXIS

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Pro Tools

macOS administration

Job description

Business Unit: Company 3

Position: Avid Systems Engineer, Sr (Temporary)

Location: New York, NY (On-Site)

Pay Range: $85,000 - $120,000 USD annually

Position Summary

Company3/Method Studios (CO3/Method) is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film, video and online content. With operations in Los Angeles, New York and around the globe, the company employs over 3,500 of the most talented, highly honored, and recognized artists and industry veterans worldwide. As a Senior Avid Systems Engineer at Company 3 you will be working as part of a team, implementing core creative service applications and tools to modernize the way our artists and clients work both in facility and remote. Implementation of in‑studio and remote workflows that adhere to our security standards will be critical. You will be developing and disseminating the best practices for supporting complex technical process to maintain and improve operational efficiency.

Main Duties

• Provide Tier 1/2/3 support for Avid Editorial clients through phone, email and in‑person interactions, and work closely with engineering teams in NY and LA to optimize Avid system architectures, adhering to company standards and security requirements.
• Help define, design, and implement next generation infrastructure.
• Work with engineering teams to support creative applications globally.
• Bring Work from Home technology hardware and software solutions to all Co3 companies.
• Work collaboratively to handle all operational and production technical needs.
• Work in a fast‑pace creative environment with the ability to problem‑solve on the fly.
• Design and implement efficient Avid‑based workflows for editorial, ingest, media management, and delivery.
• Collaborate with production staff to optimize project structures, media management, and editorial processes.
• Diagnose and resolve software, hardware, and network‑related issues in a timely manner.
• Integrate Avid solutions with 3rd‑party applications, plug‑ins, and storage system.
• Update and maintain an accurate inventory for all Editorial gear.
• Maintain up‑to‑date system configuration records, network diagrams, and asset inventories.
• Ability to work around production schedules and to travel as required.

What You Bring

• Prior working experience in a computer‑related field.
• Proficient with Avid Media Composer, Avid NEXIS support (ACSR preferred, not mandatory), and have creative applications experience.
• Familiar with Storage performance and Archival concepts.
• Proficient with cloud architecture or administration.
• Proficient with networking concepts and implementation for remote and in‑studio production workflows.
• Familiar with video formats, codecs, and post‑production standards.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in high‑pressure, deadline‑driven environments.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear guidance for non‑technical staff.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, bandwidth management).
• Experience with other post‑production tools (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools).
• Proficiency in macOS system administration.
• Postproduction/studio experience is a plus.
• File‑based ingest, transcoding, and delivery workflow knowledge is a plus.
• Avid Certified Support Representative (ACSR) for Media Composer, Nexis, or Interplay is a plus.

Benefits

The benefits for eligible part‑time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full‑time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part‑time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.