Media Operations Systems Engineer

Aac Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aac Inc. in Maryland is seeking a senior AV/IT specialist to design, deploy and support high-end live broadcast and post-production environments.

The role covers video, audio, data signal flow, and conference room UC systems with a focus on Teams/ZoomGov in live, virtual, and hybrid events. The ideal candidate will have a strong IT systems background, experience with broadcast gear, and the ability to manage multiple projects while communicating effectively with technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and 10 years of related experience; additional experience/certs may substitute for degree.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and maintaining video production equipment (Ross Video routers/switchers, Telestream Vantage, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of HD/UHD video formats, codecs, transport streams, and audio file types.
• Experience integrating audiovisual systems with workflow and signal flow; strong cross-team communication.
• Experience with Windows, Mac, Linux networks; understanding client/server architectures.
• Advanced Dante certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• System engineering, administration, and integration in a production plant environment.
• Design, maintain and upgrade broadcast network/plant infrastructure.
• Collaborate with enterprise network and security teams for media operations implementations.
• Provide user support for conference room UC systems, digital signage, IPTV, and video archiving software.
• Assist in technical support and production of hybrid and in-person events.
• Research and master new technologies to enhance the customer environment.

Skills

Video production

UC technologies

Networking

Windows/Linux/Mac

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related technical field

Tools

Ross Video equipment

Telestream Vantage

Telestream Light Speed

Xendata archive systems

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Tracking Code

26-014

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The successful candidate will bring a variety of skills to the team and specialize in support of video production technology, designing, installing, and supporting high-end live broadcast and post-production environments. The individual will participate in audiovisual and media operations including audio, video, data signal flow; design, implementation, and support of conference room unified communications technology; live video and audio production; and video and audio post-production. This position requires a strong level of expertise in virtual meeting support using various UC technologies such as Microsoft Teams and ZoomGov. This position will support live, virtual, and hybrid events in an auditorium setting, board and conference rooms, and other locations, as well as general and technical management of these facilities. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in deployment and support of IT systems and system engineering and possess a passion for adapting to the newest demands in a rapidly evolving industry.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• System engineering, administration, and integration in a production plant environment.
• Design, maintain and upgrade the broadcast network/plant infrastructure.
• Work with the enterprise network and security teams for the successful implementation of Media Operations video production and unified communications systems
• Provide excellent user support for the various customer-facing systems used by Media Operations to include conference room UC systems, digital signage, IPTV, video archival, user engagement software (Mentimeter, Slido), etc.
• Assist in the technical support and production of important hybrid and in-person events.
• Assist in the identification, research and mastery of the newest technologies that can be best used to enhance the customer environment (cloud solutions, video technologies, etc.).

This position requires on-site presence 5 days per week. The on-site requirements are subject to change based on the needs and requirements of the organization.

Required Experience

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related technical field and 10 years of related experience. Additional related experience and certifications can be substituted for a degree.
• Must have demonstrated experience supporting and maintaining video production equipment such as Ross Video routers and switchers, Telestream Vantage, Telestream Light Speed Live Capture, Xendata archive systems, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Requires expert knowledge of various HD and UHD video formats, video codecs, transport streams and audio file types and configurations.
• Must have experience in audiovisual system integration with a strong understanding of workflow and signal flow.
• Requires experience with video, audio and data signal flows for support and installation of professional video production equipment, user systems, and servers.
• Advanced DANTE certification is desired.
• Experience configuring and supporting network protocols and settings on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems is needed.
• Understanding of networking and client/server architectures is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate orally and in writing across the organization with technical/non-technical personnel and business stakeholders/leadership.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to obtain a favorable agency public trust suitability determination prior to start date.