Transmission Engineer I

Job Summary:

The Streaming Disney Entertainment & ESPN Transmission team supports 24/7 monitoring and operational sustainment for Linear and Event streaming products; HULU, ESPN+, and Disney+.

As a member of our 24/7, highly skilled streaming transmission team, you will support critical streaming broadcast systems, oversee and analyzing audio/video transmissions across multiple data centers and ensuring successful management, monitoring, and delivery of live linear and live event broadcast streams, within the IP based transmission ecosystem.

You will work with cutting edge technology and be responsible for The Walt Disney Company’s most valuable sports and entertainment content airing on our linear and event streaming platforms.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Routing and monitoring multiple A/V feeds to and from our facilities.
• Quickly identifying and resolving issues in a live production environment.
• Remotely configure hardware as required for live events and linear acquisition and distribution.
• Maintain knowledge of new technology and workflows to support various assignments.
• Comply fully with company and or department SOPs and any other stated policies.
• Contribute to analysis or problem-solving measures needed to support the operation.
• Must be adept at understanding routine information and demonstrate comprehension through operational accuracy.
• Able to work a 24/7 schedule in a fast paced, high profile Technical Operations Center (TOC).
• Provide professional, courteous, and timely technical support.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Basic Qualifications

• Understanding of digital distribution equipment for broadcast transmission.
• Basic knowledge of IP based transport (HLS, RTMP, SRT, unicast, multicast, etc.).
• Must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Modestly experienced technical contributor with good communication skills working in a 24/7 technical environment.

Benefits

• Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
• Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories.
• Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.