Supervising Engineer (StudioPost)

NBCUniversal; Central (LA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑Site work at NBCUniversal sites

Local 700 CBA rate: $84.47/hr (Weekly‑

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NBCUniversal's StudioPost unit seeks a Picture Post Supervisor to provide technical leadership across editorial, color, storage, and remote workflows for television and mastering productions.

Role requires hands‑on system support, collaboration with creative teams, and an ability to work onsite five days per week. Strong experience with Resolve, StorNext/GPFS, and enterprise networking is essential.

Qualifications

• Union IATSE L700 membership required.
• Deep knowledge of picture post‑production workflows.
• Strong experience with editorial platforms and color systems (Resolve) and media pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Expertise in networking, firewall management, and secure client connectivity.
• Experience supporting high‑end editorial and color workflows in busy studios.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain picture post‑production systems across Editorial, Color, QC, and Client Services workflows.
• Deploy and support edit and color correction platforms, including Resolve‑based environments.
• Manage storage systems (StorNext, GPFS) including performance tuning, expansion planning, and data integrity.
• Oversee networking infrastructure, routing, firewalls, and security configurations.
• Build, configure, and maintain workstations, servers, rooms, and system infrastructure.
• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support for creative talent and clients.
• Support remote and hybrid workflows, including secure streaming and playback platforms.
• Act as a technical escalation point for operational and client‑facing issues.
• Partner with Scheduling, Operations, Facilities, and IT for seamless service delivery.
• Supervise other Picture Department engineers and contribute to capital planning and roadmaps.
• Serve as inter‑department liaison translating creative needs into engineering solutions.
• Assist with documentation, workflow standards, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Union IATSE L700 membership

Strong communication skills

Excellent collaboration

Client-facing experience

Deadline-driven mindset

Calm under pressure

Education

Union IATSE L700 membership

Tools

Resolve

StorNext

GPFS

Linux (Rocky, CentOS, RedHat)

Windows OS

Job description

Job Description

The Picture Post Supervisor role at StudioPost provides technical leadership, hands‑on system support, and operational partnership across all picture post‑production services. This position ensures the reliability, performance, and evolution of editorial, color, storage, networking, and remote workflows supporting television and mastering productions. The role is highly collaborative and client‑facing, balancing deep technical expertise with daily operational support for creative talent and production teams.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining StudioPost’s technical standards, enabling efficient workflows, supporting revenue‑generating services, and advancing secure, scalable post‑production infrastructure. The core responsibilities include (but are not limited to) support of 9 color correction suites, 4 theaters, 9 QC bays, 3 VFX suites, remote dailies stations, file delivery. This position requires being onsite 5 days a week, and availability to work to weeks as necessary for operational and project support.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain all picture post‑production systems across Editorial, Color, QC, and Client Services workflows.
• Deploy and support edit and color correction platforms, including Resolve‑based environments.
• Manage storage systems (StorNext, GPFS) including performance tuning, expansion planning, and data integrity.
• Oversee networking infrastructure, routing, firewalls, and security configurations supporting high‑bandwidth media workflows.
• Build, configure, and maintain workstations, servers, rooms, and system infrastructure, including patching and lifecycle upgrades.
• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support for creative talent, operations teams, and clients.
• Support remote and hybrid workflows, including secure streaming and playback platforms for off‑site customers.
• Act as a technical escalation point for operational and client‑facing issues affecting picture services.
• Partner closely with Scheduling, Operations, Facilities, and IT stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Supervise other Picture Department engineers.
• Contribute to capital planning, system roadmap development, and technical standards.
• Serve as an inter‑department technical liaison, translating creative and operational needs into engineering solutions.
• Assist with documentation, workflow standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Union IATSE L700 membership required.
• Deep knowledge of picture post‑production workflows and environments.
• Strong experience with editorial platforms, color systems (including Resolve), and media pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with computer system builds, including maintenance and administration of Linux (Rocky, CentOS, RedHat) and Windows OS.
• Expertise in networking, firewall management, and secure client connectivity.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise media storage systems (StorNext, GPFS).
• Experience with system builds, room design, calibration, and routing.
• Strong experience supporting film pipeline deliverables (scanning, printing).
• Strong troubleshooting skills under production‑driven timelines.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working directly with creative clients and leadership.
• Significant professional experience in picture post‑production engineering environments (10+ years).
• Proven experience supporting high‑end editorial and color workflows in a studio or facility setting.
• Ability to balance hands‑on technical work with operational priorities and client service.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven production environments.
• Highly collaborative and service‑oriented mindset.
• Calm, solution‑focused approach under pressure.
• Willingness to support after‑hours or critical production needs when required.
• Commitment to maintaining StudioPost’s technical quality, reliability, and client experience standards.

Additional Requirements

• Required On‑Site: This position is required to be performed full‑time from an NBCUniversal‑designated worksite.

This position is represented by Local 700 CBA & the rate for this occupational code is $84.47/hr (Weekly Guarantee).

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].