Media Operations Technical Associate (External Agency)

NFL Media is a leader in digital media entertainment and technology known for our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled Media Operations Technical Associate to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in develop our media asset workflows.

Our Digital Media Technology team is seeking a Media Operations Technical Associate who will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining advanced media asset management software. This role requires experience in media management technologies a strong understanding of media workflows and the ability to implement software to preform those workflows.

This hands-on technical position requires proficiency in writing backend software in enterprise level languages using modern development frameworks (e.g. Java/Javascript/Python/Node/Spring/etc).

Responsibilities

• System Design & Implementation: Design develop and deploy scalable media asset management software that meet organizational needs. Ensure systems are robust secure and aligned with industry best practices.
• Workflow Development: Design and implement media workflows to manage ingestion metadata creation storage and facilitate retrieval. Implement automation to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Integration & Support: Integrate media asset management systems with other enterprise systems (e.g. content management digital rights management). Provide technical support and troubleshooting for media asset management issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders including content creators editors and IT teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that enhance media asset handling and accessibility.
• Documentation & Training: Develop comprehensive documentation for media asset management systems and workflows.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability of media asset management solutions. Implement performance tuning and scaling as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Experience: Proven experience in designing and managing media asset management systems. Demonstrable ability to write debug deploy and manage software.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in media asset management systems (e.g. Vidispine Reach Engine Dalet Galaxy etc). Strong knowledge of media formats metadata standards and digital media workflows.
• Programming: Proficiency in programming languages relevant to media asset management (e.g. Python Java JavaScript) and experience with scripting and automation.
• Database Management: Experience with database systems (e.g. SQL NoSQL) and data integration techniques.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues effectively.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based media asset management solutions (e.g. AWS Media Services Azure Media Services).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of digital rights management and compliance issues related to media assets.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Required to work 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to work NFL game schedule if and when necessary. This could include evenings weekends and holidays.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes in good faith at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances where an external candidate has experience credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

This job posting is for a position with one of the NFLs third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation benefits and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.

Salary

$2000 - $2500 USD

Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings please visit: NFL BENEFITS

At the NFL in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively build stronger connections and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal state and local laws.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions honor hard work and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do whats right even when its tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards overcome adversity and adapt to challenges always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision energy and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed understand our industry and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo envision bold possibilities and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic proactive can-do attitude
• Embracegritfree from ego orentitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder with the ability to influence
• Eager learner driven by passion rather than justambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset

Required Experience:

Intern