Digital Imaging Specialist Production Jobs

Overview and Responsibilities:

*** Sacramento is seeking an energetic, friendly, and skilled IT specialist to join the *** team.

Under general direction of the IT Manager, the candidate will support users, assist in the maintenance of network and computer systems, and act as first and second-tier IT support in an enterprise environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must have technical knowledge of and 3+ years experience with Microsoft products, TCP/IP, Ethernet standards, Active Directory, and disk imaging/system building in a production environment.
• The ability to self-organize and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment is a requirement.
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting, and an interest in assimilating new technical skills are also a must.
• The position requires on-call, after-hours, and weekend work as needed

TECHNICAL S****S:

• Knowledge of video formats, digital streaming, Cisco networking, Teams/Slack, OS patching with SCCM, and broadcast technologies a plus.

*** News and Stations, brings together the power of *** News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the *** News Streaming Network, *** News Streaming local platforms, local websites and *** news.com, under one umbrella. *** News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the *** News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts *** MORNINGS, *** SATURDAY MORNING, the *** EVENING NEWS **** NORAH O'DONNELL, *** SUNDAY MORNING, *** ****END EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION **** MARGARET BRENNAN. *** News and Stations provides news and information for the *** Television Network, *** News.com, *** News Radio and podcasts, *** +, all digital platforms, and the *** News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news ser *** that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The *** News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from *** News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. *** News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as *** N, the *** News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as *** News.com and *** +. The ser *** is available live in 91 countries. *** News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. *** News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $65,000.00 - 75,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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*** is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At *** , the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. *** is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Nearest Major Market: Sacramento

*** aspires to provide great entertainment for people everywhere from the world's best creators across movies, TV series, documentaries, comedy and more. Our members have control over what they watch, when and where. It's an amazing time to join the *** team as we continue to transform entertainment. If you are a talented screenings executive with a passion for content and entertainment, keep reading!

About the Role

The Screening Specialist is a role within the Screenings team responsible for the creation of the *** that plays at premieres, festivals and other external *** screenings. They work closely with Post Production, Title Ops, Globalization, Public Relations and Screenings Leads to ensure the highest quality assets are created.

In addition to asset creation, they manage technical coordination efforts for screenings and theatrical distribution. In essence, they will be responsible for the creation, coordination and on-site experience for screenings and theatrical distribution of *** content.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of digital cinema packages and *** creation. They will have expertise in post production, theatrical screenings and distribution/operations with experience working on promotional events where flexibility is crucial for success. They will be able to communicate technical information to both a technical and non-technical audience.

The Work

• Creation of Screening Assets including but not limited to: DCPs, *** Files (h264 and Apple ProRes), DVDs/BDs, viewing links, and more.
• Work closely with Screenings and Post teams to anticipate asset needs in advance of incoming screening requests
• Familiarizing themselves with their assigned titles to anticipate potential issues (aspect ratios, forced narratives)
• Familiarizing themselves with the associated title campaigns to *** ter anticipate and prioritize timelines, budgets and workload
• Building and tracking asset delivery timelines to ensure assets are completed in advance of relevant campaign dates and incoming screening requests
• Communicate effectively with various cross functional teams to ensure proper planning, availability and delivery of material
• Maintain, curate and expand a global network of digital cinema mastering and distribution facilities; and technical vendors
• Liaise with filmmakers to complete cuts/edits necessary for the creation of screening assets, as well as coordinate the proper QC of a final asset
• Conduct qualitative review of the created files to ensure they are correct and meet the creation specifications
• Manage scheduling, tracking, and verification of international deliveries of screenings, festivals, and theatrical assets to venues.
• Manage digital cinema audio/visual engineers at premieres and special screenings
• Troubleshooting file based delivery and creation issues in a quick and constructive manner
• Availability to troubleshoot issues on nights and weekends as needed

The Candidate

• Proven screenings experience of 5+ years within a studio, network or *** services company
• Strong working knowledge of digital cinema (DCPs, KDMs/DKDMs, theatrical aspect ratios)
• Knowledge of digital audio and video file formats and creation software (Resolve, FCP, Avid, Adobe)
• Knowledge of Post Production Imaging (Color Space, DI, P3 vs Rec709) and Sound Workflows (Nearfield and Theatrical mixes)
• Familiar with the current trends and workflows for both UHD/4K, HDR, 2K, Dolby Atmos, Vision, 7.1 and 5.1 audio formats
• Ability to handle a heavy volume of work, supervising several projects in tandem
• Effective in dealing with external vendors, agencies and internal stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills, awareness of deadlines and high attention to detail. Meticulous about the details and thorough, completes tasks and follows up
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, sensitive to cultural nuances and D&I aspects
• Creative problem solving abilities
• A proactive and positive thinker and a constant contributor to the team
• Ability to work well under pressure while remaining flexible and nimble. Scrappy, resourceful and relentless in trying to find a solution
• Curious to innovate to make the work *** ter - interest in developing best practice and streamlining administrative processes which can simplify how we work
• Proficient knowledge of Google Suite and are quick to learn and adapt with new systems
• Excellent communication in English
• Experience working in the Asia-Pacific region
• Experience working with on promotional events; and theatrical distribution and operations

The *** culture attracts talents who exhibit good judgment, innovation, selflessness, courage, impact, candid communication, passion, and curiosity. Read our culture memo . If it resonates with you, maybe you're the right person to join our team.

Broadcast IT Specialist

****-TV, the *** affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama is looking for an IT Specialist to join our station. You will help oversee the IT operations at our station and work with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. The IT Specialist reports to the IT Manager and performs daily maintenance on computers, virtual systems, network infrastructure, printers and provides user support.

Responsibilities

• Support user needs across all departments, including News, Creative Services, Sales and Administration
• Maintain imaging machines, updating firmware and managing hardware inventory
• Assist the IT Manager with systems upgrades and new platform deployments
• Provide technical guidance to end-users and mobile de *** support
• Maintain LAN/IT infrastructure, installation and support of network hardware and software
• Occasional travel to news bureau, transmitter and translator locations
• Analyze and implement corporate data back-up, disaster recovery and security procedure

Requirements

• Working knowledge of managed network switches and architecture concepts
• VMWare, Cisco or Microsoft certifications preferred
• Prior experience with a large user base
• Experience in the television broadcast setting preferred
• Experience with networked, stand-alone printers and digital copiers
• Enterprise and web-based applications
• VPN, Cisco equipment, TCP/IP and subnets, NAS, LAN Management
• Communications skills and customer-ser *** attitude
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems
• Higher education in technology, SBE certification or related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

****, the *** Television owned *** affiliate in Cincinnati is looking for an experienced Broadcast Maintenance Technician. The maintenance technician preserves the technical integrity of the station's on-air signals and its equipment from acquisition to distribution. You will support all station efforts in-house and on remote locations. You will report to the Engineering Director.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with engineering and IT management and staff to support critical on-air systems and workflows including news, production, and broadcast systems and equipment
• Provides user support in a Windows workstation environment for custom and standard software applications
• Administers, maintains, and troubleshoots newsroom automation and streaming systems including field gear
• Handles hardware configuration, imaging, and deployment, performs back-ups, and supports LAN infrastructure
• Assist users with installing and using new software and features
• Applies software, updates services, and executes OS upgrades
• Maintains digital transmitters, microwave central receive sites, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and automation systems
• Maintains production equipment including robotic camera system, production switcher, playout servers, graphics devices, lighting systems, weather graphics and weather systems, audio consoles, microphones, and IFBs
• Maintains news-gathering equipment including ENG cameras, field gear, ENG, DSNG, and SNG trucks, editing systems, and support devices
• Maintains support equipment including master and sub switchers, monitors, computer systems, microphones, intercoms, and archive videotape machines and XDCAM decks
• Conducts troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation, and cabling tasks
• Must have 2+ years of experience working as a maintenance technician or an IT support specialist at a commercial television station with extensive experience in maintaining and troubleshooting a wide variety of broadcast equipment or 5+ years of experience in a related military occupation specialty

Qualification Requirements

• Proficiency with computers, computer systems, and networking
• Solid background in broadcast television systems, transmission, and satellite communications
• Must have basic skill with video production, microwave systems, IT infrastructure, and station automation systems
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to repair equipment down to the circuit level
• Must be able to read and understand technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics
• Can lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work on rooftops, and in confined spaces
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting digital broadcast transmitters
• Experience with Autocad for system design and layout
• Flexible to work various days and non-standard shifts as assigned
• Able to work effectively with other team members and independently
• Capable of following instructions, verbal and written
• Work independently
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must have excellent vision (with or without corrective lenses) with the ability to read and distinguish colors
• In person work required
• Associates degree in electronic engineering, IT networks and systems administration, or a minimum of two-years of an accredited IT and electronics school equivalent
• Military training and experience in electronics, avionics, or related fields will be considered
• SBE CPBE (or *** ter) certification a plus
• Military Broadcast Television Equipment Maintenance (BTVEM) course from Defense Information School (DINFOS) a plus

Diversity Statement

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.