IT Administrator

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks an experienced technical specialist to support post-production hardware and software for editing workstations in a complex computing environment. You will manage the full lifecycle of systems across PC and Mac, deploying servers and tools and ensuring reliable performance.

The role involves troubleshooting editing suites, creating documentation, and delivering user training while strictly adhering to NYU IT policies and change management processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in film and television production including editing with listed tools.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and manage complex projects.
• Programming or scripting proficiency in Bash, Powershell and Python.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for post-production hardware and software.
• Manage lifecycle of post-production systems across PC and Mac.
• Deploy and administer post-production servers, tools, and services.
• Troubleshoot complex post-production issues and train users.
• Ensure changes comply with change management and NYU IT policies.

Skills

Bash scripting

Powershell

Python

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in film and television production

Tools

Premiere Pro

Avid

DaVinci Resolve

Pro Tools

After Effects

Workspace ONE

Job description

Position Summary

Provide technical support for the design, development, installation, and maintenance of post-production hardware and software supporting editing workstations in a complex computing environment for the Department of Film & Television, TSOA. Manage the full lifecycle of post-production systems across PC and Mac platforms, including research, testing, procurement, deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning. Deploy and administer post-production servers, tools, and services that support video editing and workstation management. Configure, provision, and maintain hardware and software across all editing environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Troubleshoot and resolve complex post-production issues related to editing software, picture, sound, and visual effects, collaborating with service desk teams as needed. Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to users, and contribute to knowledge management through the development of knowledge base articles. Ensure all system changes comply with enterprise change management policies and support organizational standards by utilizing reporting tools and maintaining adherence to NYU IT compliance requirements.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in film and television production.

Required Experience: 2+ years in film and television production including experience editing with Premiere Pro, Avid, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools, After Effects, Workspace ONE, & Bash scripting.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to provide technical leadership and management of complex projects. Programming or scripting proficiency in Bash, Powershell and Python. Experience with Workspace ONE & MDM/UEM tools. Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills. Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Management of Post-production PC and Mac computers configured for editing including Premiere Pro, Avid, Davinci Resolve, Pro Tools, After Effects, related plugins, and special effects applications.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $85,250.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.