Media Production Engineer - Manchester, United Kingdom - The Candidate Ltd

The Candidate Ltd

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you a tech whizz from a post-production, studio or broadcast engineering background? Due to continued success, a leading production house are now searching for an innovative Post Production Engineer to join their award winning team

Media Production Engineer - Manchester Media City - £50,000 - Production Agency

With a primary focus on post production technology and workflow, the successful applicant will provide technical support throughout the end-to-end post production process, providing essential knowledge and skills to the smooth running of the post facility.

The role will also include facilitating and planning the expansion of the post department and keeping abreast of and using new technologies.

As the leader of this department, you will have the chance to build out the strategy and team under your own direction - so there's the opportunity for accelerated career progression

Responsibilities and Duties

Maintain the smooth running and functionality of the facility, including all studios and supporting suites
Safeguarding and archiving projects on and off site

- specify/ define the equipment to be used in developing content (keeping abreast of and using new technologies where available)
- act as a technical expert on equipment issues, configuring post production equipment to ensure that it is operating effectively
- balancing sound, colour, visual effects and transition between sections.

Future proofing technology and processes to enhance the visual impact that a film or television sequence may have also attending trade exhibitions and workshops to keep abreast of new developments

- engage with colleagues and clients to resolve technical problems that may occur with hardware and software

Implementing an IT budget for hardware and software

- set up a troubleshooting ticket system to log technical issues

Establishing relationships with tech vendors
Track inventory and status for hardware and software throughout the organisation

Qualifications

Relevant experience in a postproduction, studio or broadcast engineering environment required
Knowledge of the full Adobe Creative Suite, Davinci Resolve and Pro Tools
Extensive experience with network protocols, routing, and switching
In depth knowledge of MacOS, Windows systems and Linux operating on both desktop, server, and remote environments
Understanding of network file sharing protocols
Highly motivated, driven, organised, and teamoriented with excellent communication skills