Cloud IP Broadcast Distribution Engineer

Versant Media, LLC

Englewood Cliffs, Northern (NJ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 105,000 - 135,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Versant Media, LLC is seeking a Distribution Engineer to own the cloud and IP distribution path from building to audience. You will manage Amagi cloud playout, Nevion IP transport, and TAG monitoring, while designing AWS MediaConnect/Live/Package workflows and CloudFront delivery.

The role demands hands-on production experience and strong communication with engineering and vendor teams. You will ensure QoE/QoS across the chain and build redundant paths for 24/7 operations, collaborating with

Qualifications

3+ years of experience owning cloud or IP video distribution systems in a broadcast, streaming, or media environment.
Deep, hands-on, production-level experience with Amagi cloud playout and distribution.
Deep, hands-on experience with Nevion IP media transport and/or TAG Video Systems monitoring.
Working experience with AWS media services: MediaConnect, MediaLive, MediaPackage, CloudFront.
Working knowledge of broadcast signal flow, IP networking fundamentals, and system monitoring.
Strong communication skills. Able to work directly with engineering and vendor stakeholders during live operations.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 live production environment.
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end reliability and performance of Versant's cloud and IP distribution path.
Design, deploy, and maintain AWS media services workflows: MediaConnect, MediaLive, MediaPackage, and CloudFront.
Monitor distribution QoE/QoS across the delivery chain and lead resolution of degradations before they reach air or affected platforms.
Design and maintain redundant path architecture for distribution systems supporting live, 24/7 operations.
Coordinate with satellite uplink and terrestrial transport vendors on capacity, scheduling, and technical issue resolution.
Lead new distribution system installations, upgrades, and cloud migrations, coordinating with engineering and vendor stakeholders.
Partner with IP infrastructure and broadcast operations teams to integrate distribution signal flow into Versant's SMPTE 2110 environment.
Evaluate emerging cloud distribution and playout technology and make adoption recommendations.
Own the technical relationship with Amagi, Nevion, TAG Video Systems, and AWS.
Mentor Production Support Engineers working alongside the distribution team, raising the technical floor of the group.