Overview /Objective

This position is responsible for the design, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, operation, and repair of production equipment systems as a Video/Audio/Post Engineering team member. (VAP Engineering)

Responsibilities

Requires a full understanding of technical facilities, complex broadcast production equipment systems, and computer and data network assets in the VAP Engineering environment.

• Ability to rapidly diagnose problems and provide alternative solutions to maintain production deadlines.
• Ability to comprehend complex concepts and workflows.
• Participate and contribute to the training and ongoing education of production personnel on operating equipment and systems.
• The employee must be able to work evenings, weekends, and/or overnight shifts as situations arise.
• The employee may be required to work a flexible rotating 24/7 shift as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience maintaining professional Video, Audio, Post Production, and Broadcast systems. Hands-on management and maintenance of Audio, Video, Grading, Graphics, Transcode, Storage, Client and VM systems, network infrastructure, and broadcast systems.
• Experience in professional Video and Audio system development and deployment utilizing current tools.
• Will assist in development efforts around new and emerging post-production, media management, and broadcast processes.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators in designing, developing, and deploying new systems and processes, as far as assisting in road map planning across multiple media systems and environments.
• Manage post-production system life cycles.
• Team leadership and management experience a plus.

Skills -- Computer/Storage/Networking/Applications

• Knowledge of data networking
• Must have proficient computer skills in Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of current video and audio editing systems
• Knowledge of graphics (Adobe Creative Suite and VizRT)
• Knowledge of BlackMagic DaVinci Resolve
• Knowledge of Vantage transcoding systems
• Knowledge of Avid systems
• Knowledge of Enterprise Storage Systems (Dell/EMC, Vast, OpenDrives, NetApp, etc)

Preferred Qualifications (Not all are required)

• BA/BS in Engineering, Video Production, Communications, or other related fields
• 5+ years of experience in Video, Audio, and Post Engineering
• Ansible Orchestration and Kubernetes Deployments
• Knowledge of SMPTE 2110 systems

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Skills -- General
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to express complex concepts verbally and in written documentation.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and motivation.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of technology and industry trends.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift heavy equipment for installation and maintenance service as required

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• • NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.
  • FSLA Exempt

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Salary

$125,000-$145,000 USD

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.