Red Bull · 21 hours ago
Media Technologies Engineer
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expRed Bull is a leading energy drink company, and they are seeking a Media Technologies Engineer to support the Red Bull Media House infrastructure and post-production operations. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting media systems, collaborating with teams, and ensuring efficient post-production workflows.
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Responsibilities
Monitor system health and availability in a 24/7 post-production environment and respond to incidents
Support Elements and Dell PowerScale shared storage, including permissions, performance tuning, and client connectivity
Provide connectivity support for editing workstations, edit bays, and finishing suites (Windows and macOS)
Support media asset management, including content indexing, search, and retrieval workflows
Support recording, ingest, transcoding, proxy generation, and media delivery tools and services
Maintain archive and backup workflows, including restoration, retention management, and overall media lifecycle management
Support the Media Technologies Manager in collaborating with editors, producers, and finishing teams to define and maintain day-to-day workflows
Troubleshoot issues with non-linear editing (NLE) applications—especially Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, and DaVinci Resolve—as well as related integration points (including storage, MAM, transcoding, and review systems)
Help optimize workflows for content handoff among field, post-production, and distribution teams
Provide end-user training and guidance on post-production systems and best practices
Offer direct technical support and collaboration to the Director of Post-Production and the post-production team to meet delivery deadlines and workflow requirements
Drive continuous improvements in system reliability, performance, and user experience
Provide event and on-location support for production workstations, end users, and recording workflows as needed
Stay current with post-production technology trends and standards and share relevant insights with the team
Assist in evaluating new tools and vendors, including performing basic testing and gathering stakeholder feedback
Experienced in troubleshooting and configuring Linux, Windows, and macOS systems
Skilled in deploying, patching, and managing workstations and servers (both physical and virtual) using client management tools
Proficient in troubleshooting and configuring network services and devices (with a preference for Cisco) that support media workflows
Collaborates with enterprise support partners to define, implement, and maintain standards
Maintains on-premises and remote data center racks, cabling, and media technology equipment
Committed to continually enhancing digital security across post-production infrastructure and workflows
Work collaboratively across functions with stakeholders in post-production, production, and IT
Provide regular updates and escalate risks, incidents, and decision points to the Media Technologies Manager as needed
Experience with ticketing systems and Agile/SCRUM methodologies is a plus
Communicate directly with end users to diagnose issues, set expectations, and provide status updates
Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently as a self-starter
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of production and post-production workflows, frame rates, codecs, and common media file formats
Extensive experience with creative workstation and server hardware in both physical and virtual environments
5+ years of experience with IT infrastructure, including networking, servers, storage, and backup solutions
5+ years of experience administering and troubleshooting Linux, macOS, and Windows, including deployment/imaging and endpoint management tools
Solid understanding of network topology and network troubleshooting
Experience working with cloud services and environments, including cloud storage and compute resources
Working knowledge of IT Service Management processes, including Incident, Problem, and Change management
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams in a global organization and to adhere to shared standards
Strong communication, documentation, and customer support skills, with an approachable, team-oriented mindset
Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills
Willingness to work outside core business hours when necessary
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
Preferred
Experience with ticketing systems and Agile/SCRUM methodologies
Scripting and automation experience is an advantage
Cisco experience preferred
Experience with virtualization platforms (preferably Dell VxRail/VMware)
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
401k Match
Family Leave
PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule
Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)
Company
Red Bull
Red Bull is a beverage company that offers energy drinks.
10001+ employees
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