BroadcastPost-Production Engineer Associate (External Agency Staff)

NFL Films is seeking a Senior-level broadcast/post-production engineer who is a highly motivated skilled and passionate individual to join our team. This position is responsible for designing deploying monitoring maintaining operating and repairing production equipment systems as a Senior member of the broadcast/post Engineering team.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable supporting a team by bringing fresh insights to shared problem-solving building trust and relationships with users of varying technical skills and understanding users needs/pain points to deliver relevant solutions. This is done in partnership with Producers Editors Audio Mixers Color Grading Technicians software & systems engineers production & technology leads and others.

Responsibilities

Requires a full understanding of technical facilities complex broadcast production equipment systems and computer and data network assets in the VAP Engineering environment.

• The team member will assist our award-winning Producers Editors Audio Mixers and Color Grading technicians with anyissues related to the Engineering environment.
• Ability to rapidly diagnose problems and provide alternative solutions to maintain production deadlines. Ability to comprehend complex concepts and workflows.
• Participate and contribute to the training and ongoing education of production personnel on operating equipment and systems.
• The employee must be able to work evenings weekends and/or overnight shifts as situations arise.
• The employee may be required to work a flexible rotating 24/7 shift as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 6 years of experience maintaining professional Video Audio Post Production and Broadcast systems. Hands-on management and maintenance of Audio Video Grading Graphics Transcode Storage Client and VM systems network infrastructure and broadcast systems.
• Experience in professional Video and Audio system development and deployment using current tools.
• Will assist in development efforts around new and emerging post-production media management and broadcast processes.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators in designing developing and deploying new systems and processes as far as assisting in road map planning across multiple media systems and environments.
• Manage post-production system life cycles.
• Team leadership and management experience a plus.

Skills -- Computer/Storage/Networking/Applications

• Knowledge of data networking
• Must have proficient computer skills in Windows Mac and Linux operating systems.
• Enterprise Storage Systems (Dell/EMC Vast Open Drives NetApp etc) a plus
• Interplay NEXIS Media Central Cloud UX Media Composer
• Premiere Pro After Effects and related tools
• Experience with Blackmagic Resolve and 3rd-party plugins
• Familiarity with IRIS QC Telestream Diva Vantage and Stanza
• Strong understanding of video signals (SD HD UHD HDR SRT) and compression formats (XDcamHD50 MPEG2/4 XAVC DNx ProRes)
• Windows 11 Windows Server Linux macOS
• NFS CIFS SMB
• switches routers firewalls TCP/IP DNS
• Experience with Signiant file acceleration tools
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and adaptable to changing production requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering Video Production Communications or other related fields
• 6 years of experience in Video Audio and Post Engineering
• Ansible Orchestration and Kubernetes Deployments
• Knowledge of SMPTE 2110 systems

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

Skills -- General

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to express complex concepts verbally and in written documentation.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a high level of detail professionalism and motivation.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of technology and industry trends.
• Must be a Self-Starter timely and highly available.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift heavy equipment for installation and maintenance service as required.

Travel

• Not required

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes in good faith at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The NFL expects to hire this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances where an external candidate has experience credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. The role may require overtime (time worked more than 40 hours) and/or weekends.
• The NFL is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Salary

$50 - $55 USD

Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings please visit: NFL BENEFITS

At the NFL in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively build stronger connections and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal state and local laws.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions honor hard work and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do whats right even when its tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards overcome adversity and adapt to challenges always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision energy and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed understand our industry and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo envision bold possibilities and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic proactive can-do attitude
• Embracegritfree from ego orentitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder with the ability to influence
• Eager learner driven by passion rather than justambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset

Required Experience:

Intern