MPT Systems Engineer

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Vox Media is looking for a MPT Systems Engineer to support the Vox Media Podcast Network. This is an in office position based in New York City with occasional travel.

What You’ll Do

Be the first responder for any technical issues with Production Systems across our NY, DC, and LA offices.
Update system drawings and documents for all studio infrastructure.
Develop handbooks for studio systems for use by operators.
Train new operators on studio systems.
Manage detailed documentation on installed equipment and production system infrastructure.
Work with Vendors on new integration projects, or training and maintenance plans.
Proactively manage studio technology such as video, lighting and audio infrastructure, and managing troubleshooting, enhancements, and maintenance.
Support podcast events work through consultation, and on site live event AV capture. (events to be staged mainly in NYC with occasional travel).
Collaborate and work closely with our partners across the Service Desk and IT Infrastructure.

What You’ll Bring

At least 2 years experience working as a broadcast technician in a video or audio facility.
Command of studio and post-production technology including audio systems, video systems, and lighting systems.
Familiarity with audio networking, video routing, live stream encoding, Sony PTZ cameras, ETC Ion lighting systems, Bitfocus, video playout systems, Avid Pro Tools, and Adobe Premiere.
Expert skill in some areas of audio & video production, and a desire to expand your skills in other areas.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and remain composed and productive under pressure
Ability to read and edit system drawings
Incredible attention to detail
Familiarity with control rooms, and digital audio consoles, video routers, and switchers
Basic knowledge of networking
An enthusiasm for production systems, and a drive to expand your skills
Ability to design, commission, and maintain studio production systems

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t meet every single point in our job posting, please apply with a cover letter to let us know how you believe you can bring your unique skills to the Vox Media team or get in touch! We’ve hired chefs who became editors, DJs who became UX designers, and sommeliers who became writers.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK This job is located in New York. WHY VOX MEDIA? What We Offer This is a permanent, full-time position . This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.

OUR DEI COMMITMENT Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here.

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).

What Comes Next Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.

PAY TRANSPARENCY The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience.

Pay Range

$81,000 – $101,000 USD

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