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Head of Studio Standards and Business

18500 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 700, Irvine, CA, USA

This role can be based in Irvine or fully remote.

Lab Summary:  The Visual Solutions Lab at Digital Media Solutions is developing innovative and advanced core technologies related to video and audio systems.

Position Summary:  Samsung is in a unique position to change the industry and make direct view the standard for the future. This lab consists of specialists who generally work remotely addressing issues in standardization, external companies and coordinating with HQ Korea.

Position Responsibilities:

The Head of Standards and Business is the Technical Representative of Samsung to Standardization Bodies and to negotiate commercial agreements related to adoption of related technologies. They provide input on overall strategy and planning for standardization and industry collaboration and support. The tasks may include:

  • Lead our HDR10+ standardization efforts in CTA, WAVE, SCTE, SMPTE and if necessary other standards as relevant:
  • Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC): Participate in ATSC 3.0/NEXTGEN TV standards maintenance and evolution (expansion), development of Regional Operating Profiles, etc.
  • Consumer Technology Association (CTA) : Participate in ATSC 3.0 TV Recommended Practices, video/audio standards, HDMI/CTA-861, etc.
  • Standardization of IAMF Audio over HDMI: Participate in relevant standards development in CTA
  • Other : E.g., NABA Technical Committee (regional standards and practices for broadcast)
  • Lead technical interactions with companies involved in these efforts both from a standardization and sometimes commercial perspective. Some example:
    • NEXTGEN TV Specifications, Certification Requirements and Testing (ATSC IT-3 Conformance, NEXTGEN TV Logo Program)
    • ATSC 3.0 Security Authority (A3SA) Specifications, Certification Requirements and Testing
    • Run3TV Testing for ATSC 3.0 Broadcast Application Framework and Applications
    • Coordination with broadcasters and CE companies (CTA TVMC TV Manufacturers Caucus Testing and Test Maintenance groups, PearlTV, Sinclair Broadcast, etc.)
  • Lead the promotion deployment and expanded footprint for Samsung technology (e.g., HDR10+, MMT, etc.) in TV broadcast
    • Collaboration and coordination with broadcasters, e.g., PearlTV (TV Networks and 800+ TV stations)
    • Assists in promotion (e.g., CES, NABShow, etc.)

Required Skills:

  • MS/PH.D or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 20+ years of experience in CE/Media/Entertainment with experience as Director/Sr. Dr. level and above
  • Experience in ATSC, CTA and other groups related to the broadcast industry (e.g. SMPTE, NABA, CTA WAVE, ITU, IEC, SCTE, DASH-IF, etc.)
  • Proven experience in leading junior team members

 

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Base Pay Range

$235,400 - $365,650 USD

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This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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