Lead Studio Video Streaming Engineer
iHeartMedia
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Florida, Louisiana, Maine, New Hampshire, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $35 - $43 per hour
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
AndroidiOSMacOSPythonShell Scripting
About the role
- Lead the design, implementation, support, and development of video streaming platform creation/delivery and end user support for internal and external studios across the company.
- Develop and specify technical standards for equipment, workflows, and processes for streaming systems and delivery to ensure quality and reliability.
- Lead hands-on video/streaming support and technical guidance for end user studio talent.
- Troubleshoot, resolve, and document issues; implement solutions for video software/hardware configurations, including proficiency with VMIX, OBS, NDI, Virtual Video Director and other software associated with video creation/streaming delivery.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure optimal system performance and integration.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years’ hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting and supporting live video, streaming, NDI, web cameras, audio-over-IP (AoIP), and associated technologies in a professional broadcast or large-scale production environment.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience with PCs and Apple (macOS) computer systems.
- Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, facilitation, oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated high-level technical working knowledge of VMIX, OBS, NDI, Virtual Video director, and other software associated with video creation, streaming and delivery.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule as needed and support a 24/7 on call schedule.
- Experience supporting studio users with mobile devices utilizing iOS and Android operating systems.
- A valid state driver's license and have an excellent driving record.
- Able to climb ladders and lift 50 pounds (physical requirement).
- You must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work without constant supervision.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role managing and maintaining broadcast-quality video streaming infrastructure.
- Working, production knowledge of VMIX, OBS, NDI, Virtual Video Director (including configuration, deployment, and operation).
- Direct Radio and/or Media background a strong plus.
- Experience scripting or automating video workflows (e.g., Python, shell scripting) is preferred.
- This position involves up to 25% travel.
- Mobile phone required for position.
Benefits
- Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
- Company provided and supplemental life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
- A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
- A 401K plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
- A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
video streamingtroubleshootinglive video supportNDIaudio-over-IPVMIXOBSPythonshell scriptingbroadcast-quality video streaming
Soft skills
organizational skillsinterpersonal skillsfacilitation skillsoral communicationwritten communicationself-motivatedability to work independentlyflexibilityproblem-solvingtechnical guidance
Certifications
valid state driver's license