Seasonal Video Streaming Engineer II
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The NFL Digital Media Group is looking for a Video Streaming Engineer. As a Video Streaming Engineer you will be joining a team that is shaping the future of NFL’s digital media presence in the world. You must have a experience in large volume video delivery methodologies for live and on-demand video streaming environments, including supporting metadata, DRM, Closed Captioning, Authentication and Streaming Security. The role will require a strong collaborator on process in areas such as supporting our live video infrastructure, provisioning live feeds, supporting VOD workflows across multiple systems, monitoring environments, escalating and resolving issues
Responsibilities
- Manage audio profiles and design cadence for audio distribution.
- Support and maintain video on demand infrastructure.
- Perform analysis, diagnosis and resolution of the entire video workflow starting with encoding/transcoding hardware/software through CDN delivery to streaming video players and associated authentication and entitlement systems.
- Video feed acquisition setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Support live streaming events during NFL game windows (nights/weekends/holidays/must have flexible schedule).
- Configure, test and implement appropriate codec settings for live and video on demand streaming.
- Conduct daily inspections of video streaming infrastructure,
- Maintain documentation of hardware maintenance, configuration, failures, removal, and installation.
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with current and existing vendors/partners to improve video quality of service and experience.
Required Qualifications
- BS degree and/or equivalent experience.
- Solid troubleshooting experience is a MUST.
- Proven video streaming and media workflow experience and in-depth knowledge, and understanding of streaming technologies.
- Experience with live streaming encoders such as Elemental, Anvato.
- Experience with video streaming tools as example QoS Monitoring, CDN Portals is required
- Must be self-motivated, detail oriented with excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of streaming providers and vendors: CDN's, Cloud Providers, OVP's, Encoding Hardware/Software, etc.
- Strong Knowledge of Video Content Management Systems, video player development and video security.
- Experience working with different encoding technologies
- Linux administration experience.
Terms /Expected Hours of Work
- 7-month employment period, 40 hours/week expected.
- Flexible schedule is a must including weekends, holidays, and late nights.
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. 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.
Salary
$50 - $50 USD
The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.
The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse 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, or local law.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
- Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's 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
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
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