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Roku

Live Operations Associate

Stamford, CT · On-site +1

$80K - $90K/yr

... encoding, delivery, and monitoring. We value structured planning, clear communication, and ... digital media space, ideally across partners of different sizes * 4+ years in live online video ...

Roku

Live Operations Associate

Stamford, CT · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

... encoding, delivery, and monitoring. We value structured planning, clear communication, and ... digital media space, ideally across partners of different sizes * 4+ years in live online video ...

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What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in media encoding roles, and how can they be addressed?

Media encoding professionals often encounter challenges such as managing large file sizes, ensuring compatibility across multiple platforms, and maintaining high quality while achieving efficient compression. Staying updated with evolving codecs and industry standards is crucial to avoid workflow disruptions. Collaborating closely with content producers, IT teams, and quality assurance helps streamline the encoding process and troubleshoot any playback or compatibility issues quickly. Continuous learning and adopting automation tools can also improve efficiency and output quality.

What is the difference between Media Encoding vs Video Editing?

AspectMedia EncodingVideo Editing
Required CredentialsBasic technical knowledge, certifications in encoding softwareCreative skills, editing software certifications
Work EnvironmentMedia production facilities, post-production labsEditing suites, multimedia studios
Industry UsageBroadcasting, streaming services, multimedia companiesFilm, television, online content creation
Common Search/ComparisonYesNo

Media Encoding focuses on converting media files into different formats for compatibility and distribution, requiring technical skills and knowledge of encoding standards. Video Editing involves assembling and enhancing video footage to create a finished product, emphasizing creative and visual skills. While both roles are essential in media production, they serve different functions within the workflow.

What is media encoding?

Media encoding is the process of converting audio and video files from one format to another, often to ensure compatibility with different devices or platforms. It involves compressing the data using specific codecs to reduce file size while maintaining quality. Media encoding is essential for streaming, broadcasting, and distributing digital media efficiently. Professionals in this field use specialized software and hardware to optimize files for web, television, or mobile use.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Media Encoding Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Media Encoding Specialist, you need a solid understanding of digital media formats, video and audio compression, and experience with encoding workflows, usually supported by relevant technical training or a degree in media production or IT. Familiarity with software such as Adobe Media Encoder, FFmpeg, and various content management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help ensure quality outputs and smooth collaboration with production teams. These skills are essential for delivering high-quality, compatible media assets efficiently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
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Cloud Broadcast Engineer

Cloud Broadcast Engineer

ENCOMPASS DIGITAL MEDIA LLC

Stamford, CT • On-site

$59.50 - $79.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Encompass Digital Media rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 67 rated media

Job description

Cloud Broadcast Engineer, Cloud Engineering


Reporting to: Lead Cloud Broadcast Engineer, Cloud Engineering


Main Purpose:

The Cloud Broadcast Engineer, Cloud Engineering role is responsible for the implementation, automation, and design of Encompass’ ‘Altitude’ products that provide our broadcast services and run on ‘Cloud’ infrastructure. Consisting of OTT and IP delivery and configuration management.

The role is part of a multi-regional engineering team that adopts a ‘follow-the-sun’ project and support model to ensure coverage for Encompass’ regional operations. It involves working with Information Security and Compliance teams to ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 CIS benchmarks.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for designing and implementing Encompass’ cloud distribution products and applications, leveraging system administration expertise in Linux and virtualized environments to do so.
  • Ensuring design and implementation follows industry best practice for security, resilience and availability, working with the Information Security and Compliance team where necessary. Working with Product and Solution Architects.
  • 2nd and 3rd line technical support, undertake corrective maintenance as necessary to restore any failed equipment to full working order. Including working with third party vendors as needed. At times this will require out of hours unplanned availability.
  • Undertake preventative maintenance to ensure the systems are fully operational.
  • Use automated mechanisms for deployments, utilizing Infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible and CI/CD principals.
  • Instill ITIL best practices in everyday working.
  • Develop and maintain application and workflow monitoring and analytics.
  • Maintain detailed documentation, to effectively manage solutions with minimal escalations and working with regional Operational and Engineering teams to ensure handover and knowledge transfer where applicable.
  • Task and effort estimations for project management and status reporting including risks, issues and costs.

Experience/Knowledge:

  • Substantial and proven industry experience with Broadcast Distribution environments and systems.
  • Deep knowledge of IP based video transport protocols such as SRT, Zixi, and their application in live contribution and distribution workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with video compression and encoding standards (e.g., H.264/AVC, HEVC/H.265, JPEG XS) and familiarity with encoder configuration for low-latency streaming.
  • Understanding of adaptive bitrate (ABR) encoding workflows and packaging for OTT delivery, consisting of Origins/Packagers, CDNs, and streaming protocols HLS and MPEG-DASH.
  • Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting IP based video streams, including packet loss, jitter, and latency optimization.
  • Knowledge of ST 2022 standard for professional media over IP environments.
  • Familiarity with error correction and resilience techniques for IP delivery (ARQ, FEC).
  • Experience integrating contribution/distribution protocols with cloud-based workflows for live and VOD streaming.
  • Working knowledge of public cloud platforms (Oracle/AWS/Azure).
  • Proficiency with IaC tools (Ansible, or similar) or any automation.
  • Experience with containers and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Highly proficient in Linux administration
  • Strong networking and security fundamentals.
  • Experienced in investigating challenging problems in complex E2E systems, with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Proven experience in taking ownership when troubleshooting issues and driving projects forward to completion.
  • Knowledge of best practice frameworks based on ITIL or Service Management principles.

Personal Skills:

  • Highly motivated self-starter, able to learn quickly and independently.
  • Collaborative team player with a strong ethos of knowledge sharing.
  • Honest and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Flexible, willingness to work out of hours when required to get the job done.
  • Logical, thorough approach to tasks, with appropriate understanding and risk management of live system changes.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, sometimes high pressure, environment, reacting quickly and calmly to evolving tasks and competing priorities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including presenting new initiatives to obtain buy-in from user groups.

Encompass Digital Media is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/Disability/Veteran

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