Note: Must be able to work flexible schedule - Week nights & Weekends - Will be 100% onsite

Day-to-Day activities:

• Post Production

• Strong in Avid ACSR in Media Composer, Interplay, and Nexis preferred

• Support all edits – 65 live edits in building and 75 VPS

• Onboarding new people in environment

• Knowledge of Visio, AutoCad, etc.

• Experience with VM platforms

• Backup system in Connecticut – not much work here, but may touch the robot from time to time

Of the items listed on the job description, can you tell me the top 3 skills for the role:

• Avid interplay

• Avid music

• Knowing MAC and PCs – networking

• CODECS – and what goes into the formatting

What stands out to you on a resume?

• Strong systems skills

• Interplay experience is a huge bonus – Technical questions to come

What has made someone successful in this role in the past? Or unsuccessful in the past?

• Successful – Desire to learn, friendly and positive environment, wanting to do more or learn other, effort that comes in comes out, know interplay and can go above and beyond, self-starting, wants to invest in themselves, interested in the technical side of media

• Unsuccessful – Lazy, working on personal things, not a self-starter, non-technical experience, interested in the production creative side of media

What soft skills are needed to be a good fit for the team?

• Self starter

• Calm approach

• Good under pressure

• Understanding of environment (Live broadcast)

• Strong Work ethic

• Able to jump in for support any time of day

Are there any responsibilities or tasks that the contractor will have to do that are not included in the job description?

• Reviewing SOPs and providing ideas and recommendations

• Showed desire to learn additional jobs/skills sets

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the smooth operation of Post-Production for the facility acting as front-line support, trouble shooting and technical diagnosis.

• Responsible for confirming that equipment used in the post production process works properly.

• Works with external providers to resolve technical and workflow issues with provided equipment and systems.

• Implementation of a routine preventative maintenance program, including software and hardware updates.

• Installing Video and Audio equipment

• Regulates, documents and implements procedures

• Responsible for the support of both Live and Post-Production operations within the facility. Will be exposed to Edits, Graphics, EVS, Pro Tools, and Screening Rooms

• Passionate about the Post-Production process, excited by new technologies and opportunities and ready to help develop and improve the existing process and infrastructure.

• Proficient at communicating both problems and solutions to technical and non-technical personnel alike and will help develop new processes, technologies, and techniques, which will help to improve the running of the facility.

• Desire to be proactive and enhance the department needs

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the technical support of a Post-Production Facility or operation.

• BS degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education/experience

Eligibility Requirements:

• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice

• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT

• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation

• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, subject to legally required exemptions

• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols

• It is the policy of Client and Client’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge and experience with Avid ACSR in Media Composer, Interplay, and Nexis preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as diplomacy skills

• Knowledge of 4K workflows a plus

• Experience with Avid Post-Production environments essential, including Media Composer, Interplay PAM/MAM/Media Central & Pro Tools

• Possess strong hands-on, problem-solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems, with the ability to meet deadlines, and with an understanding of the urgent and dynamic needs of an “On-Air” broadcast facility.

• The ability to work both alone and in a team environment with fellow Engineers, Operations, IT, Transmission and other departments, while maintaining a strong Customer focus.

• Clear understanding of a variety of video and audio CODECS, wrappers and the formats involved in file-based workflows.

• Adobe Production Bundle, including Adobe After Effects and Photoshop – a plus.

• Experience and understanding of network production is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows 10 and Server Operating Systems, Linux, and Mac OS

• Working knowledge of data transfer acceleration systems such as File Catalyst, Aspera, Signiant and SFTP.

• Knowledge or experience with Telestream transcoding

• Adobe CS Production Bundle & C4D, render solutions,

• Evertz routing and control systems.

• Experience and understanding of anti-piracy measures and the relationship with IT security in a Post-Production environment.

• Good understanding of modern Post-Production workflows and media management.

• Knowledge of Visio, AutoCad, etc.

• Ability and desire to learn new production technologies.

• Experience with VM platforms a plus.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com/) .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.