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Business Unit: Company 3
Position: Avid Systems Engineer, Sr (Temporary)
Location: New York, NY (On-Site)
*Pay Range: $85,000 - $120,000 USD annually
POSITION SUMMARY:
Company3/Method Studios (CO3/Method) is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film, video and online content. With operations in Los Angeles, New York and around the globe, the company employs over 3,500 of the most talented, highly honored, and recognized artists and industry veterans worldwide.
As a Senior Avid Systems Engineer at Company 3 you will be working as part of a team, implementing core creative service applications and tools to modernize the way our artists and clients work both in facility and remote. Implementation of in-studio and remote workflows that adhere to our security standards will be critical. You will be developing and disseminating the best practices for supporting complex technical process to maintain and improve operational efficiency.
MAIN DUTIES:
You will provide er 1/ Tier 2/Tier 3 support for Avid Editorial clients through phone, email and in-person interactions, as well as work closely with engineering teams in NY and LA to optimize Avid system architectures, adhering to company standards and securities requirements. Additional duties include:

• Help define, design, and implement next generation infrastructure.
• Work with engineering teams to support creative applications globally.
• Bring Work from Home technology hardware and software solutions to all Co3 companies.
• Work collaboratively to handle all operational and production technical needs.
• Work in a fast pace creative environment with the ability to problem-solve on the fly.
• Design and implement efficient Avid-based workflows for editorial, ingest, media management, and delivery.
• Collaborate with production staff to optimize project structures, media management, and editorial processes.
• Diagnose and resolve software, hardware, and network-related issues in a timely manner.
• Integrate Avid solutions with 3rd-party applications, plug-ins, and storage system
• Update and maintain an accurate inventory for all Editorial gear.
• Maintain up-to-date system configuration records, network diagrams, and asset inventories.
• Ability to work around production schedules and to travel as required.

WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will have prior working experience in a computer-related field. They must be proficient with Avid Media Composer, Avid NEXIS support (ACSR preferred, not mandatory), and have creative applications experience. Additional desired skills include:

• Familiar with Storage performance and Archival concepts
• Proficient with cloud architecture or administration
• Proficient with networking concepts and implementation for remote and in-studio production workflows
• Familiar with video formats, codecs, and post-production standards
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments
• Ability to translate technical information into clear guidance for non-technical staff
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, bandwidth management)
• Experience with other post-production tools (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools)
• Proficiency in macOS system administration
• Postproduction/studio experience is a plus
• File-based ingest, transcoding, and delivery workflow knowledge is a plus
• Avid Certified Support Representative (ACSR) for Media Composer, Nexis, or Interplay is a plus

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.
Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:
Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.
*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.
The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.
The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company's Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by September 24, 2026.