Post Production Engineer - 12 Month FTC

About the Role & Team 

The position Engineer, Post Production is part of the DMED team. 

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) brings together the Company’s best-in-class product, technology, and commercialization teams together into one global organization. DMED is responsible for the P&L management and all distribution, network and engineering operations, sales, advertising, data, and certain key technology functions worldwide for the Company’s content engines. DMED also manages operations of the Company’s streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+ Hotstar; and domestic broadcast and cable television networks. 

Values 

You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day. 

What You Will Do 

• Provide both first and second-line support for the post production facility including video edit, 2D/3D graphics and audio mixing; diagnose and resolve issues with all aspects of the post production and storage environments.  

• Effectively document problems and their resolutions. 

• Work with line Manager & the Lead Engineer to plan upgrades for all Post Production systems, advising on systems enhancements and workflow development as required.  

• Manage & perform technical upgrades and new installations, where necessary using third party providers.  

• Work with the senior manager to interface with Disney Enterprise Systems to ensure desktop and broadcast infrastructure work seamlessly together.  

• Work with key manufacturers and support vendors to achieve an appropriate level of service for the Disney lines of business.  

• Follow the agreed change control process for all planned technology changes making sure that all work is documented and any changes updated on the relevant wiring/ cable schedules, workflow drawings and project documentation. 

• Undertake preventative maintenance to ensure maximum system availability whilst managing and documenting the maintenance cycle. 

• Manage the spares inventory and ensure stocks of spares are current and accessible. 

• Providing remote support to other European markets as needed, including cover for other technical staff for holidays and sickness. Areas of Responsibility Key elements and required results of the role

• Implement any agreed technical change as requested by the line manager and work with the business liaison to ensure the task is delivered. 

• Act as a centre of excellence for all internal clients across varying lines of business (LOB) giving advice on technical post production workflows and problem resolution. 

• Build a good working relationship with the LOB and Disney service provider staff so that any issues are identified at an early stage and dealt with swiftly. 

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders. 

• Keep abreast of all key broadcast industry technical standards and health and safety policies and work with the Lead Engineer to see these are incorporated into Disney specifications where appropriate. 

• Maintain Disney technology to the best possible standards and support the business with the highest level of commitment and professionalism. 

Required Qualifications & Skills  

• Education related to Electronic Engineering field, followed by selective theory & practical training courses during employment, covering the areas below 

• Alternatively educated to a higher education standard, such as the International Baccalaureate, with greater than 3 years demonstrable track record in broadcast post production support. 

• Be technically competent across a wide range of broadcast related areas. 

• The post holder should have ideally been working in the TV industry for at least 3 years with a major broadcaster or post production facility in a post-production support role. 

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.