Media Systems Administrator

Walt Disney Animation Studios combines the best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters and adventures to the big screen for audiences around the world. The Studio needs a Media Systems Administrator to join our team of passionate technologists.

The Media Systems Administrator provides the studio with tech support and services relating to media and audio-visual (AV) systems. Responsibilities include hardware/software installation, testing and setup of complex AV systems and equipment, user training, collaboration with other technology teams to provide support where needed, and exploring process improvements. This role will partner with stakeholders, artists, and technologists to provide necessary support to enable the most effective & efficient work experience for studio employees, whether on-site or remote.  

This role requires experience/expertise working with media technology and audio visual (A/V) systems.  The ideal candidate has strong familiarity with A/V technologies, such as projectors, large displays, video conferencing, audio DSP systems, control systems such as Q-Sys and Crestron, and other common technologies used in media and A/V installations. 

Responsibilities

• Provide support for all media and A/V systems in the studio, including conference rooms, ”Dailies” / digital review rooms, A/V carts, etc.

• Assist in the design of media and A/V systems and spaces

• Partner closely with the Media teams at the Burbank and Vancouver studio locations to maintain a consistent artist experience across studio sites.

• Assist other support staff by providing Help Desk/Service Center style support as needed, monitoring inbound technical support requests, calls, and tickets for all studio employees.

• Handle support issues from start to resolution.

• Collaborate with other technology teams as needed.

• Installation of desktop hardware including workstations, displays, tablets, and related peripherals.

• Install/support a wide array of software, both internally-developed and third party.

• Support multiple hardware and operating system build processes including Mac, Linux, iOS and Windows, as well as related software & accessories.

• Basic support of some server & network equipment as needed.

• Work with studio leadership to continually improve tech support procedures and policies.

• Help to define how end-user support should be coordinated, delivered, standardized and communicated.

• Create thorough documentation of processes and procedures.

• Maintain a flexible schedule including possible night or weekend work.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with media & A/V technology, related technical/user support, preferably in a production setting.

• Strong familiarity with A/V technology and trends. Familiarity A/V equipment such as professional projectors, audio/video routing equipment, mixers, speakers, large displays, etc.

• Expertise with common video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Google Chat and MS Teams, as well as hardware platforms such as Cisco and Poly

• Working knowledge of Mac OS, iOS and Windows operating systems. Familiarity with Linux desktop.

• Familiarity with remote desktop technologies, such as HP Anywhere (Teradici) and HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS)

• Familiarity with ticket tracking, tech support tools, documentation platforms, and diagnostic systems.

• Proficiency with productivity applications such as OpenOffice, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace.

• Ability to diagnose, repair or replace computer system components (storage media/drives, graphics/GPU cards, memory modules, fans, etc)..

• Strong analytical problem solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer service orientation.

• Highly self-directed. Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent and competing challenges.

• Ability to lift heavy equipment, install, configure, and maintain desktop/laptop computers and mobile devices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing & building complex A/V systems, wire integration, etc.

• Experience programming control systems, such as Q-Sys, Crestron or AMX

• Experience with professional secure streaming platforms such as Sohonet or Evercast

• Strong familiarity with computer hardware and components, A+ or similar systems administration certification

• Hands-on experience with Linux administration

• Strong Macintosh/Windows system administration skills

• Experience with/passion for scripting/coding

• Familiarity with CG Animation, VFX, or video game production environments & common pipelines.

Education

• BS or BA degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Broadcast Arts, or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.

The hiring range for this position in California is $85,300 - $114,400 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.