Post Production Engineer Jobs

Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 4,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients.

In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

The company is a premier shared services company serving the financial, technological and administrative needs of U.S.-based business units of the the world’s fourth largest Communications company. With 2020 revenues of nearly 9 billion Euros, the parent company specializes in Advertising, Digital, Media buying and consultancy. The parent company is present in over 100+ countries on 5 continents, with 80,000 employees.

The company was the first and remains the largest shared services operation in the communications industry in the United States. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York City, it provides highly effective support services in the areas of finance, administration, transaction processing and Information Technology.

A leading production and post-production company seeks a talented, ambitious Post Production Engineer, whose skills are focused primarily in post technology and workflow. This individual will be responsible for installation, maintenance, and performance of systems hardware and software, including servers, network devices, and high-performance computing workstations. This position requires a thorough understanding of the post-production process for commercial, feature, and episodic workflows, and an ideal candidate must be extremely organized and will be expected to execute multiple projects in various stages of completion, simultaneously.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Document procedures and critical information in a comprehensive manner for the benefit of entire technology team
• Source equipment and material from our vendors for various engineering tasks
• Provide software and hardware support for artists using Filmlight Daylight, Filmlight Baselight, BMD Resolve, Autodesk Flame, Colorfront Transkoder, Avid Media Composer, and Adobe Products.
• Calibration of color critical video displays and theatrical projectors and audio monitoring according to internal standards and protocol
• Update, patch and build dailies/editorial/content mastering workstations and servers as required on the Linux/Windows/MacOS platforms.
• Set up, move, monitor, and maintain equipment in editorial and exhibition suites for daily/weekly client sessions and rooms, ensuring creative workstations and rooms are in an optimal running state
• Work together with local Tech Ops team to coordinate efficient handoffs and complete on-going departmental projects
• Troubleshoot Storage infrastructure including Stornext SAN, NAS, and DAS installations as needed
• Other departmental duties, as required and assigned
• Assist Data I/O operators with troubleshooting data transfers and software/hardware related issues
• Troubleshoot video, audio, and network switching and routing infrastructure within facility as needed

Required qualifications and background:

• Extensive knowledge of Linux, MacOS and Windows operating systems, desktop, server, and VM environments
• Highly motivated, team-oriented and excellent communication skills
• 2-5 years of experience in a post-production engineering environment or equivalent experience preferred
• Program experience with at least one language; Python, Perl, Bash or Java
• Understanding of network file sharing protocols; particularly NFS, SMB/CIFS and secure digital delivery mechanisms (Signiant, Aspera, etc.)
• General knowledge of remote user interface and streaming protocols not limited to HP ZCentral, NoMachine, Teradici, Nevion, Streambox, Clearview, Zoom, etc.
• Bachelors in Computer Science, or comparable professional experience
• Experience with video signal standards and related infrastructure
• Experience with network protocols (layer 2, layer 3), and switching infrastructure

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relations.