Experienced Media Production Engineer – High-Profile Event Productions and Groundbreaking Technology Support
About Apple At Apple, we believe in the power of imagination and innovation. Our mission is to bring people together, to inspire creativity, and to make a positive impact on the world. We're a company that values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. From our iconic products to our cutting-edge services, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. And we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us shape the future. About the Role We're seeking an experienced Media Production Engineer to join our team and support the technical operation and management of various OB trucks, flight packs, production operations centers, studios, and other media production systems. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for leading the technical operation and management of these systems, identifying future production trends, and ensuring that our content creation systems exceed the creative, technical, and meticulous quality standards required of Apple productions. Key Responsibilities Exercise previous production engineering expertise for initial system design, deployment, on-site user operation, and post-operational support of various media production technologies used to enable content collection. Work closely with the production technology, R&D, and content teams to ensure the creative vision is well supported by groundbreaking technical solutions. Act as a primary technical resource for each event, actively involved with the technical care & operation of mobile OB units, flight packs, audio production infrastructure, video production infrastructure, operations centers, and other media production systems in highly dynamic and time-critical production environments. Solve complex technological and creative workflow challenges in real-time, while working closely with production staff to clearly communicate issues and offer solutions on the fly. Keep up on the latest and greatest in media production technology to engineer improvements to current workflow, bring up of R&D and test systems, and work with internal and external engineering teams and technology vendors to drive innovation in next-generation media production capabilities. Minimum Qualifications We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Media Production Engineer with a strong background in operating, architecting, or leading professional-grade production systems. The ideal candidate will have: 5+ years of experience working in the following areas: Operating, architecting, or leading professional-grade production systems such as OB production trucks, flight packs, video and/or audio production facilities, transmission operation centers, or other technical environments during high-profile sports, music, or entertainment productions. Hands-on operational experience and technical expertise working with UHD, HDR, HFR, and IP-based video and audio production technology. Technical commissioning, user operation, and in-situ solving of media production hardware, software, and protocols typical of media production environments. Conducting quality control of all production elements such as camera and audio feeds, serial and IP data, graphics, and encoded contribution feeds. Excellent solving skills while under time and resource constraints with strong prioritization and triage skills. Working in international, highly metropolitan, and underdeveloped locations as key technical production staff. This role may require 50% travel both domestically & internationally. It will be physically demanding at all times. Onsite work is required when not traveling. Key Qualifications We're looking for a Media Production Engineer with a strong background in media production technology and a passion for innovation. The ideal candidate will have: Experience architecting, operating, or servicing broadcast production facilities. Experience working with tools included but not limited to: video switchers, media routers, graphics engines, audio consoles, comms systems, video replay, NLE & DAW systems, media encoders & transport mechanisms, monitoring & telemetry, fiber-based A/V transport. Strong familiarity with SMPTE 2110 IP audio and video workflows. Strong IT skills as applicable to typical media production engineering tasks - Layer 2 and Layer 3 IP networking and standards, IPv4 addressing, multicast routing, PTP, SNMP, and IGMP/PIM. Experience with 'ground up' system design and system integration. Experience in REMI (remote integration) based production environments. QC of media signals in a media production environment for noise, compression artifacts, sensor-based issues, quantization errors, aliasing, audio/video sync, etc. Education & Experience We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Media Production Engineer with a strong background in media production technology and a passion for innovation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field such as electrical engineering, computer science, or telecommunications, and at least 5 years of experience in media production engineering. Additional Requirements We're looking for a Media Production Engineer who is able to work in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable with travel. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with production staff, engineers, and other stakeholders. Pay & Benefits We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Why Join Apple? At Apple, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer a range of benefits and programs to support your physical and mental well-being, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and access to fitness classes and wellness programs. We also offer a range of opportunities for professional development and growth, including training and education programs, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities. How to Apply If you're a motivated individual with a passion for media production engineering and a desire to work with groundbreaking technology, we encourage you to apply now! We're excited to review your application and look forward to hearing from you. Apply To This Job Apply for this job