Avid Systems Engineer, Sr (Temporary)Company3/Method Studios (CO3/Method) is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film, video and online content. With operations in Los Angeles, New York and around the globe, the company employs over 3,500 of the most talented, highly honored, and recognized artists and industry veterans worldwide. As a Senior Avid Systems Engineer at Company 3 you will be working as part of a team, implementing core creative service applications and tools to modernize the way our artists and clients work both in facility and remote.
Implementation of in-studio and remote workflows that adhere to our security standards will be critical. You will be developing and disseminating the best practices for supporting complex technical process to maintain and improve operational efficiency.Main duties include:Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support for Avid Editorial clients through phone, email and in-person interactions, as well as work closely with engineering teams in NY and LA to optimize Avid system architectures, adhering to company standards and securities requirements.Help define, design, and implement next generation infrastructure.Work with engineering teams to support creative applications globally.Bring Work from Home technology hardware and software solutions to all Co3 companies.Work collaboratively to handle all operational and production technical needs.Work in a fast pace creative environment with the ability to problem-solve on the fly.Design and implement efficient Avid-based workflows for editorial, ingest, media management, and delivery.Collaborate with production staff to optimize project structures, media management, and editorial processes.Diagnose and resolve software, hardware, and network-related issues in a timely manner.Integrate Avid solutions with 3rd-party applications, plug-ins, and storage systemUpdate and maintain an accurate inventory for all Editorial gear.Maintain up-to-date system configuration records, network diagrams, and asset inventories.Ability to work around production schedules and to travel as required.The ideal candidate will have prior working experience in a computer-related field. They must be proficient with Avid Media Composer, Avid NEXIS support (ACSR preferred, not mandatory), and have creative applications experience.
Additional desired skills include:Familiar with Storage performance and Archival conceptsProficient with cloud architecture or administrationProficient with networking concepts and implementation for remote and in-studio production workflowsFamiliar with video formats, codecs, and post-production standardsStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills in high-pressure, deadline-driven environmentsAbility to translate technical information into clear guidance for non-technical staffSolid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, bandwidth management)Experience with other post-production tools (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools)Proficiency in macOS system administrationPostproduction/studio experience is a plusFile-based ingest, transcoding, and delivery workflow knowledge is a plusAvid Certified Support Representative (ACSR) for Media Composer, Nexis, or Interplay is a plusCompany 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more. Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3: Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.
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