Media & Editorial Production Engineer

Description

Walt Disney Animation Studios combines the very best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters to the big screen for audiences around the world. Constantly challenged to create innovative new technologies for animated features, theme park productions and special projects for the Walt Disney Company, Disney Animation is home to some of the most talented artists working in the film industry today.

Our teams are hard at work on our next films, The Princess and the Frog, directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, and Rapunzel, directed by Byron Howard and Nathan Greno.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Media & Editorial Production Engineer to join the team at our Burbank, CA studio.

The Media & Editorial Production Engineer will work with a wide range of systems and technologies in support and development of Feature Animation productions and day-to-day operations.
The Media & Editorial Production Engineer will be responsible for innovative strategic analysis of existing pipeline tools and the development of new tools related Color Science and the implementation of the DCI (Digital Cinema Initiative) specifications.

This Engineer is part of the larger Media Technologies team who’s areas of responsibility include theatre and projection systems, Editorial non-linear editing workstations (Avid), videoconferencing rooms, transfer and duplication systems, DDR workstations as well as Audio and Video patching and infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
• Define and provide support for editorial pipelines and Post Technology processes across both studio locations
• Provide technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration across multiple client engagements from definition phase through implementation
• Work with other departmental engineers to advance direction and technology of editorial workflow
• Work with other departments to determine structure of technical process for editorial/deliveries pipeline and integration
• Interface with editorial and production artists to determine needs and prioritize against studio initiatives
• Work with Production Management & Technical Production staff on deliverables (i.e. digital cinema, film) and other tape & file formats
• Suggest alternative technical solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently, with greater reusability, and/or longer life; understand the implications of different technical choices and be able to guide our clients to the best solution for their situation
• Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and industry practices, and their potential application on client engagements
• Easily recognize system deficiencies and implement effective software and hardware solutions.
• Create and execute development plans across multiple projects and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Hold regular status meetings with management team and deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations
• Communicate effectively with management and clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies
• Maintain lasting client relationships and continually define ways to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships
• Evaluate and redesign practice offerings
• Effectively apply our methodology and enforce project standards
• Minimize our exposure and risk on projects
• Ensure project and crew documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Possess a thorough understanding of our capabilities
• Train other innovators and clients through both formal and informal training programs
• Report statistical figures
• Ensure practice meets budgeted financial objectives
• Raise our visibility throughout the organization
• Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully