Manager Of Media Engineering

This is a Full Time Job


The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technology leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from: animation, theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences - and we're constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. Part of the Disney ABC Television Group, Disney Television Animation is a high capacity digital animation television production studio. Because of Disney Television Animation's strong use of commercial and custom software technologies to create its animation products, its use of technology, engineering, development techniques and software is critical to its production operations and workflows.

Responsibilities:

Disney Television Animation's production pipeline is comprised of high-end Audio/Video playback and review rooms and many digital and post production tools and solutions, we call this our Media Engineering environment. The Manger of Media Engineering (MME) is responsible for maintaining operational excellence of our entire Media Engineering environment.

The Manager of Media Engineer position:
• Oversees Media Engineering staff.
• Leads the slate of Media Engineering projects.
• Researches and Designs Professional Audio/Video playback and production solutions.
• Creates documentation, standards schematics and diagrams to support: projects, workflows, Audio/Video routing and solutions.
• Finalizes media engineering architectural diagrams.
• Oversees implementation of color calibration standards.
• Directly supports and/or coordinates contracted maintenance/support for all production Media Technology / Audio/Video equipment including:
• High speed, HD Digital Disk Recorders
• Scientifically accurate reference light and color measurement equipment
• Professional and Broadcast grade video displays.
• Media environment automation systems.
• Mobile Audio/Video Utility carts.
• Digital Mastering Lab and on house Dub facility.
• Non-linear Audio/Video editing system and suite designs based on:
• Avid Media Composer, Avid Nexus Media Server
• Avid Pro Tools
• Adobe Premiere
• Lighting configurations for color critical locations.
• Functionality for Digital Viewing, Screening, Recording, Conference, Bullpen and Mix Room locations to support creative needs of production crews: pitch session and core animation production Audio/Video requirement needs.
• Production Video Conferencing equipment to support 30fps and interactivity with multiple locations / partnering studios.
• IP and non-IP based Video Network and signal routing Systems (example: HD-SDI over fiber)
• Maintain Audio/Video inventory locations per department policy.
• Performs color calibration processes on production equipment to ensure color accuracy.
• Performs new technology research and evaluation as needed to solve production workflow problems, keep media engineering environment modernized and in line with industry standards.
• Leads production of internal artistic communication content as needed.
• Manages Audio/Video support, repair and maintenance of miscellaneous Audio/Video production equipment as needed.
• Produces reports as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 to 8 years of experience with managing staff.
• 5 to 8 years of experience working with computers systems in a production environment.
• 5 to 8 years of experience working with computer graphics / media, A/V production applications.
• Experience with Crestron automation and developer skills a plus.
• Experience with analog and digital audio and video interconnecting standards.
• Experience with audio and video codecs, compression and file format standards.
• Able to communicate technical information effectively – both written and verbally.
• Ability to work in a fast pace, production critical team environment.
• Must have a strong customer service orientation and have the ability to work with a diverse user community.
• Must be efficient, well organized, detailed oriented and have good follow through skills.
• Ability to work on multiple open items simultaneously.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.

About Disney Television Animation:
Disney Television Animation loves characters. Characters reveal our deepest emotions and what it means to be human… even if you're an animated duck, mouse, muppet, lion, boy or girl. Are you the type of character that loves animation and wants to be part of the team that makes the magic happen? Disney Television Animation, an integral part of The Walt Disney Company, creates many of the company's most beloved animated shows. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals, we want to hear your story.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business segment we call Disney Television Animation.

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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