Media Engineer II- Job at aKUBE in Charlotte

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Onsite / Hybrid / Remote : Onsite (4 days a week)

Duration : 12 months

Rate Range : Up to $53.5 / hr on W2 depending on experience (no C2C or 1099 or sub-contract)

Work Authorization : GC, USC, All valid EADs except OPT, CPT, H1B

Schedule :

4x10 shifts (2 PM–12 AM, four days per week, at least one weekend day; Wednesday is overlap day)

Must Have 3+ years’ experience in sustainment, uptime, and stability of live media production / distribution environments

Proficiency in SMPTE standards (ST 292M, ST 424M, ST 2110, ST 2059, IEEE 1588, ST 2022-7, SCTE-104, etc.)

Foundational Cloud Certification (Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Cloud+, or AWS Solutions Architect – Associate)

Experience with MPEG2 / 4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, JPEG XS compression

Knowledge of Evertz control / monitoring (VistaLink, Magnum, VLPRO, SDVN, VUE, etc.)

Experience with asset management, transcoding / encoding, graphics, NAS / SAN technologies

Hands-on troubleshooting with IP-based broadcast equipment, studio tech, file-based workflows, automation systems, and transmission systems

Ability to interpret AutoCAD / technical drawings

Responsibilities Respond to and resolve issues impacting production, broadcast, and content distribution across networks

Troubleshoot streaming audio / video signals in SDI and IP 2110 routing environments

Conduct diagnostic testing, repair / replacement, and preventive maintenance on broadcast systems and equipment

Install patches, updates, and upgrades to hardware / software workflows

Manage and oversee third-party service providers (contractors, vendors, unions, etc.)

Train, motivate, and evaluate technical staff; coordinate peer training sessions

Specify, procure, and maintain media technology equipment and supplies

Contribute to long-term media technology planning and capital improvements

Develop / implement policies and procedures to integrate systems with business and entertainment goals

Provide operational support for production / distribution systems across enterprise properties

Participate in complex engineering projects under senior guidance

Maintain and contribute to system / workflow documentation

Serve as an influencer and problem-solver, connecting technical strategy with organizational goals

Work under fast-paced, high-growth conditions with tight deadlines and minimal direction

Qualifications Minimum 3 years of relevant media engineering experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent (preferred)

Strong knowledge of broadcast, cloud, and IP-based production technologies

Proven troubleshooting expertise across media systems and cloud infrastructures

Physical capability to climb ladders, work at heights, and operate lift platforms

Valid driver’s license

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Information Technology, Engineering, and Other

Industries Information Technology & Services, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Technology, Information and Media

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