Studio Engineer

Mindlance; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,872 - 133,627; Full time

Job summary

A leading media production company is looking for a Studio Engineer based in Santa Monica, California. This role requires extensive technical support experience for live and post-production environments. Responsibilities include managing studio operations, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring smooth workflow for production teams. Candidates should have strong technical skills across macOS, Windows, and Linux environments, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and high-performance SAN systems. A flexible schedule including weekends may be necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years providing technical support and troubleshooting in audio and video environments.
• Experience with large-scale SAN environments and networking infrastructures.
• Ability to support high-performance SAN storage for media production pipelines.

Responsibilities

• On-demand support for production and post-production teams.
• Manage coordination with vendors for upgrades and repairs.
• Handle and prioritize out-of-band requests for studio operation.

Skills

Technical support for audio and video systems

Collaboration and problem-solving

Time management

Technical drawing creation

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

macOS

Linux

Windows

Job description

Base pay range

$95.00/hr - $97.00/hr

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years providing technical support and troubleshooting of live and post production audio and video signal flows, workflows, protocols, and codecs in a live, live-to-tape or post production environment
• Experience supporting modern production asset management (PAM/MAM) systems
• Experience with support for large-scale SAN environments for high-throughput media workflows
• Experience supporting & troubleshooting Ethernet, Brocade Fibre Channel, and DLC networking infrastructures to ensure seamless SAN connectivity and data integrity
• “Can-do” attitude that thrives on collaboration and problem‑solving in high‑demand and fast‑paced environments
• Open to a flexible work schedule with possible weekends and off‑hours work as required
• Self‑starter who can manage their own tasks and projects with little oversight from leadership

Description:

The Studio Engineer will be responsible for the on‑demand support of the production and post‑production teams. This includes work with cinema cameras and lenses; video and audio signal path; camera robotics; production lights and their control systems; advanced production asset management (PAM) pipeline automation; fibre‑channel SAN storage & networking infrastructure; and various software applications running across macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems.

The individual will be expected to effectively manage their time enabling the delivery of projects and tasks with relatively little delay. The position requires regular coordination with third‑party vendors for studio upgrades and equipment repair. Success in this role requires the ability to handle and properly prioritize out‑of‑band requests to ensure the smooth operation of the studio and its production pipeline. The candidate must be open to working evening and weekend shifts as needed.

Experience in a technical support role for live, live‑to‑tape or post‑production support position is essential. The candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position is based in Santa Monica.

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS or equivalent preferred.
• Equivalent or relevant field experience acceptable.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in the maintenance and repair of studio broadcast equipment and infrastructure including switchers, cameras, routers, live audio consoles, wireless microphones, lighting, lighting consoles, communications systems, fiber‑backs, displays, single and multi‑mode fiber, ethernet and SMPTE311 connections required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in administration and troubleshooting of macOS, Linux, and Windows required.
• Demonstrated ability to support high‑performance SAN storage for media production pipelines highly preferred.
• High‑degree of familiarity and understanding of structured content‑related & status metadata for the purpose of workflow automation and content related metadata management & delivery preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency creating and modifying technical drawings (AutoCAD highly preferred).
• Ability to construct and install various video, audio, ethernet, fibre and control cabling preferred.

EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management

Industries

Entertainment Providers and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution