Media Systems Engineer
Apply NowApply Later Job ID 10050719 Location Mumbai, India Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Aug. 03, 2023Job Summary:
As we grow ILM Mumbai, we are seeking a Media Systems Engineer to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity.
The Media Systems Engineer position handles front line maintenance of all department related computer and video systems. The Engineer is required to assist the Director with the planning, designing, procurement and implementation of media-related technology systems and also provides systems and procedural assistance to production and technical staff.
Responsibilities:
Provides high-level Avid Media Composer assistance to studio
Provides frontline maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of equipment for all technical and operational departments throughout studio
Achieves and maintains expert knowledge of existing AV, Data, Network and other systems at the facility
Maintains media server software and associated hardware
Works with global counterparts and team members to design, install and document new media production systems
Independently creates and maintains documentation for systems
Instructs technical and production staff on proper operation and procedures of media systems
Partners with key personnel in across departments and divisions regarding current and new technology; attends department and project meetings to gain insight into current and future needs, and provide updates and guidance regarding system capabilities
Actively conducts research and evaluation of new technology and trends to assess their impact on current and future projects
Actively participates in off-hours maintenance, upgrades and installation for essential systems, and on-call rotations as necessary for smooth operation of studio technology
Persistently works to ensure best security practices are met and maintained
Special projects as required
Here are the skills and experience you need to be successful in this role:
Installation and maintenance experience in post-production facilities with complex audio/video systems
Solid understanding and practical experience of technology relating to media production and post-production, various media file formats, compression schemes and wrappers, video transport streams, etc.
Experience with projection technology and applications
Troubleshooting experience
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment as part of a team
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff
Advanced Linux, Mac OS, Windows configurations skills
Basic scripting experience with Python or other script languages
Familiarity with AV networking streaming technology
Certified or wide-spread experience with media composer software preferred
SAN and NAS storage management preferred
Basic to intermediate color theory knowledge and practical application preferred
Education:
Bachelor degree in a related field (Engineering or similar), or equivalent professional experience
3-5 years experience
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About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.
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